US Bridges

Long Point RD over Proetzels Branch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of Bingle · Structure no. 121020B40393082

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53,280
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Point RD over Proetzels Branch is a concrete slab carrying Long Point RD over Proetzels Branch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 63 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 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 53,280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,280 by 2033. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLong Point RD
CrossesProetzels Branch
Location0.20 MI W of Bingle
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80307, -95.50467
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,280 (2013)
Projected traffic63,280 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Long Point RD over Proetzels Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Long Point RD over Proetzels Branch 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 Long Point RD over Proetzels Branch carry?

About 53,280 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Long Point RD over Proetzels Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Long Point RD over Proetzels Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.