US Bridges

Wood River DR over Schultz Gully

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.02 MI W of Aldine Wstfd · Structure no. 121020AA5592001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,462
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wood River DR over Schultz Gully is a concrete culvert carrying Wood River DR over Schultz Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 7,462 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,687 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWood River DR
CrossesSchultz Gully
Location0.02 MI W of Aldine Wstfd
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.04731, -95.38688
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,462 (2016)
Projected traffic5,687 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 Wood River DR over Schultz Gully built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wood River DR over Schultz 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wood River DR over Schultz Gully carry?

About 7,462 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Wood River DR over Schultz Gully?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Wood River DR over Schultz Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.