US Bridges

Louetta RD over Lemm Gully

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of Spring Cypr · Structure no. 121020AA8893001

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,950
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louetta RD over Lemm Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Louetta RD over Lemm Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 42 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 33,950 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,500 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLouetta RD
CrossesLemm Gully
Location0.6 MI S of Spring Cypr
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.07279, -95.42034
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,950 (2016)
Projected traffic30,500 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 Louetta RD over Lemm Gully built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Louetta RD over Lemm 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 Louetta RD over Lemm Gully carry?

About 33,950 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Louetta RD over Lemm Gully?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Louetta RD over Lemm Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.