US Bridges

Candlecreek DR over Seals Gully

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of Louetta RD · Structure no. 121020AA2042001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,620
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Candlecreek DR over Seals Gully is a prestressed concrete other carrying Candlecreek DR over Seals 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 1,620 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,620 by 2033. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCandlecreek DR
CrossesSeals Gully
Location0.40 MI S of Louetta RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.04754, -95.46193
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,620 (2013)
Projected traffic1,620 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 Candlecreek DR over Seals Gully built?

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

What condition is Candlecreek DR over Seals 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 Candlecreek DR over Seals Gully carry?

About 1,620 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Candlecreek DR over Seals Gully?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Candlecreek DR over Seals Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.