US Bridges

Flintridge over Kennedy Gully

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of E Houstn RD · Structure no. 121020B24585397

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flintridge over Kennedy Gully is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flintridge 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 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 920 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,320 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFlintridge
CrossesKennedy Gully
Location0.05 MI W of E Houstn RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.83538, -95.27086
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2015)
Projected traffic2,320 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Flintridge over Kennedy Gully built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flintridge over Kennedy 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 Flintridge over Kennedy Gully carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Flintridge over Kennedy Gully?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Flintridge over Kennedy Gully?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.