US Bridges

Galveston RD over Pine Gully

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.80 MI SE of IH 610E · Structure no. 121020B26105002

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,100
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galveston RD over Pine Gully is a concrete tee beam carrying Galveston RD over Pine Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 80 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,000 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGalveston RD
CrossesPine Gully
Location0.80 MI SE of IH 610E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.696, -95.26547
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,100 (2013)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Galveston RD over Pine Gully built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Galveston RD over Pine 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 Galveston RD over Pine Gully carry?

About 15,100 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Galveston RD over Pine Gully?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Galveston RD over Pine Gully?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.