US Bridges

North Channel Dr. over Big Gulch Gully

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of Wallisville · Structure no. 121020AA4614001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Channel Dr. over Big Gulch Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Channel Dr. over Big Gulch Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2033. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNorth Channel Dr.
CrossesBig Gulch Gully
Location0.2 MI S of Wallisville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80496, -95.19172
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2013)
Projected traffic600 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 North Channel Dr. over Big Gulch Gully built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Channel Dr. over Big Gulch 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 North Channel Dr. over Big Gulch Gully carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is North Channel Dr. over Big Gulch Gully?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns North Channel Dr. over Big Gulch Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.