US Bridges

W Lake Hou Pkwy SB over Taylor Gully

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.80 MI N of N Park DR · Structure no. 121020B37506010

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Lake Hou Pkwy SB over Taylor Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Lake Hou Pkwy SB over Taylor Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Lake Hou Pkwy SB
CrossesTaylor Gully
Location0.80 MI N of N Park DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0792, -95.19224
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 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 SB over Taylor Gully built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Lake Hou Pkwy SB over Taylor Gully 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does W Lake Hou Pkwy SB over Taylor Gully carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2012 count).

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

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns W Lake Hou Pkwy SB over Taylor Gully?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.