US Bridges

Herts RD over Dry Gully

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.2 MI SW Champion Forest · Structure no. 121020AA1352001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,962
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Herts RD over Dry Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Herts RD over Dry Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 2,962 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2033. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHerts RD
CrossesDry Gully
Location0.2 MI SW Champion Forest
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.00784, -95.53757
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,962 (2016)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Herts RD over Dry Gully built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Herts RD over Dry 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 Herts RD over Dry Gully carry?

About 2,962 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Herts RD over Dry Gully?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Herts RD over Dry Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.