US Bridges

Green River RD over Kennedy Gully

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of E Houston RD · Structure no. 121020B28441002

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,210
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green River RD over Kennedy Gully is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Green River RD over Kennedy Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,210 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGreen River RD
CrossesKennedy Gully
Location0.1 MI W of E Houston RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.83352, -95.27138
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,210 (2015)
Projected traffic1,210 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Green River RD over Kennedy Gully built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Green River RD over Kennedy Gully carry?

About 1,210 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Green River RD over Kennedy Gully?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Green River RD over Kennedy Gully?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.