US Bridges

Guhn RD over Cole Crk

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of US 290 · Structure no. 121020B29177042

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guhn RD over Cole Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Guhn RD over Cole Crk in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGuhn RD
CrossesCole Crk
Location0.20 MI N of US 290
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.85698, -95.51546
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2013)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Guhn RD over Cole Crk built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Guhn RD over Cole Crk 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Guhn RD over Cole Crk carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Guhn RD over Cole Crk?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Guhn RD over Cole Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.