US Bridges

High Valley DR over Blackland Gully

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.8 MI SE of Kingwood DR · Structure no. 121020B01602068

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,233
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Valley DR over Blackland Gully is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying High Valley DR over Blackland Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,233 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesHigh Valley DR
CrossesBlackland Gully
Location0.8 MI SE of Kingwood DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05494, -95.14746
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,233 (2022)
Projected traffic378 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 High Valley DR over Blackland Gully built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is High Valley DR over Blackland 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 2024.

How much traffic does High Valley DR over Blackland Gully carry?

About 3,233 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is High Valley DR over Blackland Gully?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns High Valley DR over Blackland Gully?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.