US Bridges

N Diamondhead Blvd over Gum Gully

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.55 MI W of FM 2100 · Structure no. 121020AA6183001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,873
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Diamondhead Blvd over Gum Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N Diamondhead Blvd over Gum Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 5,873 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,222 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Diamondhead Blvd
CrossesGum Gully
Location0.55 MI W of FM 2100
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93891, -95.08277
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,873 (2022)
Projected traffic8,222 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 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 N Diamondhead Blvd over Gum Gully built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Diamondhead Blvd over Gum 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does N Diamondhead Blvd over Gum Gully carry?

About 5,873 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Diamondhead Blvd over Gum Gully?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N Diamondhead Blvd over Gum Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.