US Bridges

Fidelity RD over Turkey Run Gully

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.80 MI S of Market ST · Structure no. 121020B24121232

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,830
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fidelity RD over Turkey Run Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fidelity RD over Turkey Run Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5,830 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,830 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFidelity RD
CrossesTurkey Run Gully
Location0.80 MI S of Market ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.75995, -95.25585
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,830 (2011)
Projected traffic7,830 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fidelity RD over Turkey Run Gully built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fidelity RD over Turkey Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does Fidelity RD over Turkey Run Gully carry?

About 5,830 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fidelity RD over Turkey Run Gully?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Fidelity RD over Turkey Run Gully?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.