US Bridges

Wallisville RD over Big Gulch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of Uvalde RD · Structure no. 121020AA4541003

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,240
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wallisville RD over Big Gulch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wallisville RD over Big Gulch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 26,240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,000 by 2030. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWallisville RD
CrossesBig Gulch
Location0.5 MI W of Uvalde RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80588, -95.18942
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,240 (2016)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wallisville RD over Big Gulch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wallisville 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 Wallisville RD over Big Gulch carry?

About 26,240 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Wallisville RD over Big Gulch?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Wallisville RD over Big Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.