US Bridges

Dixie Farm RD over Mud Gully

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.30 MI SW of Beamer · Structure no. 121020AA9959002

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,900
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dixie Farm RD over Mud Gully is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dixie Farm RD over Mud Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 21,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31,900 by 2035. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesDixie Farm RD
CrossesMud Gully
Location0.30 MI SW of Beamer
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56904, -95.20338
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,900 (2013)
Projected traffic31,900 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dixie Farm RD over Mud Gully built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dixie Farm RD over Mud 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Dixie Farm RD over Mud Gully carry?

About 21,900 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Dixie Farm RD over Mud Gully?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Dixie Farm RD over Mud Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.