US Bridges

Louetta RD over Dry Gully

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 2.60 MI NE of SH 249 · Structure no. 121020AA2111005

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,579
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louetta RD over Dry Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Louetta RD over Dry Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 35,579 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLouetta RD
CrossesDry Gully
Location2.60 MI NE of SH 249
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.01145, -95.54112
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,579 (2016)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Louetta RD over Dry Gully built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Louetta 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 Louetta RD over Dry Gully carry?

About 35,579 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Louetta RD over Dry Gully?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Louetta RD over Dry Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.