US Bridges

Stueb Airline SB over Theiss Gully

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.15 MI SE of Theisswood · Structure no. 121020AA2112001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,720
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stueb Airline SB over Theiss Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stueb Airline SB over Theiss Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 11,720 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2033. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStueb Airline SB
CrossesTheiss Gully
Location0.15 MI SE of Theisswood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.02831, -95.53133
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,720 (2016)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stueb Airline SB over Theiss Gully built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stueb Airline SB over Theiss 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 Stueb Airline SB over Theiss Gully carry?

About 11,720 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Stueb Airline SB over Theiss Gully?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Stueb Airline SB over Theiss Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.