US Bridges

Louetta RD over Senger Gully

Good

Harris County, Texas · 3.1 MI E of Kuykendahl · Structure no. 121020AA2111010

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,579
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louetta RD over Senger Gully is a concrete culvert carrying Louetta RD over Senger 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35,579 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,500 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLouetta RD
CrossesSenger Gully
Location3.1 MI E of Kuykendahl
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.06248, -95.44848
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Senger Gully built?

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

What condition is Louetta RD over Senger Gully in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Louetta RD over Senger Gully carry?

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

How long is Louetta RD over Senger Gully?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Louetta RD over Senger Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.