US Bridges

Hueni Road over Mills Branch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.85 MI N. of Mills Br DR · Structure no. 121020B32978003

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
187
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hueni Road over Mills Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hueni Road over Mills Branch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 187 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2036. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHueni Road
CrossesMills Branch
Location0.85 MI N. of Mills Br DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09282, -95.17954
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2015)
Projected traffic255 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hueni Road over Mills Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hueni Road over Mills Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Hueni Road over Mills Branch carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hueni Road over Mills Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hueni Road over Mills Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.