US Bridges

E Louetta RD over Wunsche Gully

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020AA2111015

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,950
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Louetta RD over Wunsche Gully is a concrete culvert carrying E Louetta RD over Wunsche Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 33,950 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,500 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE Louetta RD
CrossesWunsche Gully
Location0.3 MI E of IH 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.06865, -95.42942
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,950 (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 E Louetta RD over Wunsche Gully built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Louetta RD over Wunsche 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 E Louetta RD over Wunsche Gully carry?

About 33,950 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E Louetta RD over Wunsche Gully?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns E Louetta RD over Wunsche Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.