US Bridges

Todville RD over Hester Gully

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of Red Bluff RD · Structure no. 121020AA6469002

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,330
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Todville RD over Hester Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Todville RD over Hester Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2028. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTodville RD
CrossesHester Gully
Location0.8 MI S of Red Bluff RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57265, -95.01056
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,330 (2009)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Todville RD over Hester Gully built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Todville RD over Hester 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Todville RD over Hester Gully carry?

About 1,330 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Todville RD over Hester Gully?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Todville RD over Hester Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.