US Bridges

Louetta RD over Theiss Gully

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.06 MI E of Stuebner Air · Structure no. 121020AA2111006

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,579
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louetta RD over Theiss Gully is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Louetta RD over Theiss Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 49 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 35,579 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2033. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLouetta RD
CrossesTheiss Gully
Location0.06 MI E of Stuebner Air
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0217, -95.52249
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,579 (2016)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 Theiss Gully built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Louetta RD over Theiss 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 over Theiss Gully carry?

About 35,579 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Louetta RD over Theiss Gully?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Louetta RD over Theiss Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.