US Bridges

Bridgeview LN over Seals Gully

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of Kuykendahl · Structure no. 121020AA6046001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,261
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgeview LN over Seals Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bridgeview LN over Seals Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 3,261 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,565 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBridgeview LN
CrossesSeals Gully
Location0.40 MI E of Kuykendahl
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05984, -95.4897
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,261 (2022)
Projected traffic4,565 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bridgeview LN over Seals Gully built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridgeview LN over Seals 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bridgeview LN over Seals Gully carry?

About 3,261 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bridgeview LN over Seals Gully?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgeview LN over Seals Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.