US Bridges

Furray RD over Kennedy Gully

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of E Houstn RD · Structure no. 121020B25913119

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Furray RD over Kennedy Gully is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Furray RD over Kennedy Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFurray RD
CrossesKennedy Gully
Location0.20 MI W of E Houstn RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82985, -95.27333
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2022)
Projected traffic378 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Furray RD over Kennedy Gully built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Furray RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does Furray RD over Kennedy Gully carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Furray RD over Kennedy Gully?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Furray RD over Kennedy Gully?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.