US Bridges

W Lake Hou Pkwy NB over Taylor Gully

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.80 MI N of N Park DR · Structure no. 121020B37506001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Lake Hou Pkwy NB over Taylor Gully is a prestressed concrete slab carrying W Lake Hou Pkwy NB over Taylor Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2032. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Lake Hou Pkwy NB
CrossesTaylor Gully
Location0.80 MI N of N Park DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.07909, -95.192
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2012)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Lake Hou Pkwy NB over Taylor Gully built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Lake Hou Pkwy NB over Taylor 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 W Lake Hou Pkwy NB over Taylor Gully carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is W Lake Hou Pkwy NB over Taylor Gully?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W Lake Hou Pkwy NB over Taylor Gully?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.