US Bridges

Uvalde RD over Big Gulch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of Wallisville · Structure no. 121020AA4508003

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,212
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Uvalde RD over Big Gulch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Uvalde RD over Big Gulch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 20,212 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,663 by 2030. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUvalde RD
CrossesBig Gulch
Location0.15 MI N of Wallisville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80846, -95.1824
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,212 (2016)
Projected traffic16,663 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Uvalde RD over Big Gulch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Uvalde RD over Big Gulch 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 Uvalde RD over Big Gulch carry?

About 20,212 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Uvalde RD over Big Gulch?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Uvalde RD over Big Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.