US Bridges

Cossey RD over Pillot Gully

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.50 MI E of Huffsmith · Structure no. 121020AA1296001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,990
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cossey RD over Pillot Gully is a concrete slab carrying Cossey RD over Pillot Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,990 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCossey RD
CrossesPillot Gully
Location0.50 MI E of Huffsmith
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.01109, -95.5776
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,990 (2013)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cossey RD over Pillot Gully built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cossey RD over Pillot 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Cossey RD over Pillot Gully carry?

About 1,990 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cossey RD over Pillot Gully?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cossey RD over Pillot Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.