US Bridges

Aldine Westfield over Schultz Gully

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of Wood River · Structure no. 121020AA5744011

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,060
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aldine Westfield over Schultz Gully is a concrete culvert carrying Aldine Westfield over Schultz Gully 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 24,060 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,250 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAldine Westfield
CrossesSchultz Gully
Location0.10 MI N of Wood River
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.04926, -95.38739
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,060 (2016)
Projected traffic17,250 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 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 Aldine Westfield over Schultz Gully built?

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

What condition is Aldine Westfield over Schultz 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Aldine Westfield over Schultz Gully carry?

About 24,060 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Aldine Westfield over Schultz Gully?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Aldine Westfield over Schultz Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.