US Bridges

Foley RD over Gum Gully

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Harris County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of FM 2100 · Structure no. 121020AA3682001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,507
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foley RD over Gum Gully is a prestressed concrete other carrying Foley RD over Gum Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 4,507 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,310 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFoley RD
CrossesGum Gully
Location0.3 MI W of FM 2100
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.94925, -95.08282
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,507 (2022)
Projected traffic6,310 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Foley RD over Gum Gully built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foley RD over Gum 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Foley RD over Gum Gully carry?

About 4,507 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Foley RD over Gum Gully?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Foley RD over Gum Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.