US Bridges

Champion Forest NB over Dry Gully

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of Cypresswood · Structure no. 121020AA1693001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,464
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Champion Forest NB over Dry Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Champion Forest NB over Dry Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 9,464 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2033. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChampion Forest NB
CrossesDry Gully
Location0.25 MI N of Cypresswood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.00414, -95.53358
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,464 (2016)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
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$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Champion Forest NB over Dry Gully built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Champion Forest NB 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 Champion Forest NB over Dry Gully carry?

About 9,464 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Champion Forest NB over Dry Gully?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Champion Forest NB over Dry Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.