Carolwood over Kennedy Gully
PoorPosted for loadHarris County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of E Houstn RD · Structure no. 121020B12665309
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 46 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 901
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carolwood over Kennedy Gully is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carolwood over Kennedy Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 901 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carolwood over Kennedy Gully built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carolwood over Kennedy Gully in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Carolwood over Kennedy Gully carry?
About 901 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Carolwood over Kennedy Gully?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Carolwood over Kennedy Gully?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.