US Bridges

Louetta RD WB over Pillot Gully

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of SH 249 · Structure no. 121020AA2111011

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,317
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louetta RD WB over Pillot Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Louetta RD WB over Pillot Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 18,317 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,643 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLouetta RD WB
CrossesPillot Gully
Location0.7 MI E of SH 249
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.99739, -95.56763
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,317 (2022)
Projected traffic25,643 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Louetta RD WB over Pillot Gully built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Louetta RD WB over Pillot 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 WB over Pillot Gully carry?

About 18,317 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Louetta RD WB over Pillot Gully?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Louetta RD WB over Pillot Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.