US Bridges

Ferry RD over Pond Gully

GoodPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of Alexander · Structure no. 121020AA0830001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,048
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferry RD over Pond Gully is a prestressed concrete other carrying Ferry RD over Pond Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,048 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,867 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesFerry RD
CrossesPond Gully
Location0.30 MI S of Alexander
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.75362, -94.92857
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,048 (2022)
Projected traffic2,867 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ferry RD over Pond Gully built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferry RD over Pond Gully in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Ferry RD over Pond Gully carry?

About 2,048 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ferry RD over Pond Gully?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Ferry RD over Pond Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.