US Bridges

Louetta RD over Faulkey Gully

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 1.4 MI W of SH 249 · Structure no. 121020AA2111001

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louetta RD over Faulkey Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Louetta RD over Faulkey Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 46 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 5 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 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,500 by 2030. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLouetta RD
CrossesFaulkey Gully
Location1.4 MI W of SH 249
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.9966, -95.60254
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2010)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$19,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Louetta RD over Faulkey Gully built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Louetta RD over Faulkey 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Louetta RD over Faulkey Gully carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Louetta RD 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 68 ft wide.

Who owns Louetta RD over Faulkey Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.