US Bridges

Louetta RD EB over Pillot Gully

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of SH 249 · Structure no. 121020AA2111003

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,316
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louetta RD EB over Pillot Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Louetta RD EB over Pillot Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 18,316 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,643 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLouetta RD EB
CrossesPillot Gully
Location0.7 MI E of SH 249
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.99722, -95.56795
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,316 (2022)
Projected traffic25,643 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 Louetta RD EB over Pillot Gully built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Louetta RD EB 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 Louetta RD EB over Pillot Gully carry?

About 18,316 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Louetta RD EB over Pillot Gully?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Louetta RD EB over Pillot Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.