US Bridges

Battle Bell RD over Spring Gully

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of S Main · Structure no. 121020AA3487001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,715
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Battle Bell RD over Spring Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Battle Bell RD over Spring Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 2,715 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,072 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBattle Bell RD
CrossesSpring Gully
Location0.20 MI E of S Main
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.81128, -95.05389
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,715 (2021)
Projected traffic4,072 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Battle Bell RD over Spring Gully built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Battle Bell RD over Spring 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Battle Bell RD over Spring Gully carry?

About 2,715 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Battle Bell RD over Spring Gully?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Battle Bell RD over Spring Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.