US Bridges

Needlepoint RD over Mcgee Gully

Good

Harris County, Texas · .25MI E of Sjolander RD · Structure no. 121020AA3362001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
252
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Needlepoint RD over Mcgee Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Needlepoint RD over Mcgee Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNeedlepoint RD
CrossesMcgee Gully
Location.25MI E of Sjolander RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.81094, -94.93383
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2022)
Projected traffic252 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Needlepoint RD over Mcgee Gully built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Needlepoint RD over Mcgee 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Needlepoint RD over Mcgee Gully carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Needlepoint RD over Mcgee Gully?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Needlepoint RD over Mcgee Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.