US Bridges

Louetta RD over Kothman Gully

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.7 MI E of Kuykendahl · Structure no. 121020AA2111009

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

About this bridge

Louetta RD over Kothman Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Louetta RD over Kothman Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 30,500 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 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
CrossesKothman Gully
Location1.7 MI E of Kuykendahl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05161, -95.46776
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,579 (2016)
Projected traffic30,500 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Louetta RD over Kothman Gully built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Louetta RD over Kothman 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 Kothman Gully carry?

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

How long is Louetta RD over Kothman Gully?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Louetta RD over Kothman Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.