US Bridges

Stuebne Airline NB over Theiss Gully

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.15 MI SE of Theisswood · Structure no. 121020AA2112010

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,803
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stuebne Airline NB over Theiss Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stuebne Airline NB over Theiss Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 11,803 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,000 by 2033. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStuebne Airline NB
CrossesTheiss Gully
Location0.15 MI SE of Theisswood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.02829, -95.53132
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,803 (2016)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stuebne Airline NB over Theiss Gully built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stuebne Airline NB 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 Stuebne Airline NB over Theiss Gully carry?

About 11,803 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Stuebne Airline NB over Theiss Gully?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Stuebne Airline NB over Theiss Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.