US Bridges

Lockridge DR over Lemm Gully

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.7 MI SE of Cypresswod · Structure no. 121020AA5720001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
102 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,480
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lockridge DR over Lemm Gully is a concrete slab carrying Lockridge DR over Lemm 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,480 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2035. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLockridge DR
CrossesLemm Gully
Location0.7 MI SE of Cypresswod
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.04551, -95.41998
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating39 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,480 (2015)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lockridge DR over Lemm Gully built?

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

What condition is Lockridge DR over Lemm Gully 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 Lockridge DR over Lemm Gully carry?

About 1,480 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Lockridge DR over Lemm Gully?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lockridge DR over Lemm Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.