US Bridges

Sjolander RD over Mcgee Gully

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 M. N of I-10 · Structure no. 121020AA3375004

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,243
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sjolander RD over Mcgee Gully is a concrete culvert carrying Sjolander RD over Mcgee Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 36 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 8,243 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,243 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSjolander RD
CrossesMcgee Gully
Location0.1 M. N of I-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.81418, -94.93906
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,243 (2022)
Projected traffic8,243 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sjolander RD over Mcgee Gully built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Sjolander 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 Sjolander RD over Mcgee Gully carry?

About 8,243 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sjolander RD over Mcgee Gully?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Sjolander RD over Mcgee Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.