US Bridges

Louetta RD over Spring Gully

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.2 MI E of Stuebner Air · Structure no. 121020AA2111007

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,579
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louetta RD over Spring Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Louetta RD over Spring Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 35,579 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLouetta RD
CrossesSpring Gully
Location1.2 MI E of Stuebner Air
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.03019, -95.50713
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,579 (2016)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 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 Louetta RD over Spring Gully built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Louetta RD over Spring 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 Spring Gully carry?

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

How long is Louetta RD over Spring Gully?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Louetta RD over Spring Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.