US Bridges

Normandy ST NB over Big Gulch Gully

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of Wallisville · Structure no. 121020AA7457001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Normandy ST NB over Big Gulch Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Normandy ST NB over Big Gulch Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNormandy ST NB
CrossesBig Gulch Gully
Location0.4 MI S of Wallisville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80008, -95.20125
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2013)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Normandy ST NB over Big Gulch Gully built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Normandy ST NB over Big Gulch 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 Normandy ST NB over Big Gulch Gully carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Normandy ST NB over Big Gulch Gully?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Normandy ST NB over Big Gulch Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.