US Bridges

Lakewood Forest DR over Faulkey Gully

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of Louetta RD · Structure no. 121020AA1109001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
161 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,657
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakewood Forest DR over Faulkey Gully is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lakewood Forest DR over Faulkey Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,657 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2035. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLakewood Forest DR
CrossesFaulkey Gully
Location0.5 MI S of Louetta RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98984, -95.59309
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,657 (2016)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Lakewood Forest DR over Faulkey Gully built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakewood Forest DR over Faulkey Gully in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Lakewood Forest DR over Faulkey Gully carry?

About 1,657 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lakewood Forest DR over Faulkey Gully?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Lakewood Forest DR over Faulkey Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.