US Bridges

Reynaldo DR over Wild Cow Gulch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.50 MI E of Birnamwood · Structure no. 121020AA5539001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,230
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reynaldo DR over Wild Cow Gulch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Reynaldo DR over Wild Cow 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 2,230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,630 by 2035. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesReynaldo DR
CrossesWild Cow Gulch
Location0.50 MI E of Birnamwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.04573, -95.35861
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,230 (2015)
Projected traffic2,630 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 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 Reynaldo DR over Wild Cow Gulch built?

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

What condition is Reynaldo DR over Wild Cow 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Reynaldo DR over Wild Cow Gulch carry?

About 2,230 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Reynaldo DR over Wild Cow Gulch?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Reynaldo DR over Wild Cow Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.