US Bridges

Eldridge Pkwy NB over Faulkey Gully

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of Louetta RD · Structure no. 121020AA1274002

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,425
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eldridge Pkwy NB over Faulkey Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Eldridge Pkwy NB over Faulkey Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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.

It carries about 6,425 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEldridge Pkwy NB
CrossesFaulkey Gully
Location0.3 MI N of Louetta RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.00055, -95.61175
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,425 (2016)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eldridge Pkwy NB over Faulkey Gully built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eldridge Pkwy NB over Faulkey 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Eldridge Pkwy NB over Faulkey Gully carry?

About 6,425 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Eldridge Pkwy NB over Faulkey Gully?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Eldridge Pkwy NB over Faulkey Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.