US Bridges

Maple Bend over Taylor Gully

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI NW Wdstrm Village · Structure no. 121020B42075001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Bend over Taylor Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Maple Bend over Taylor Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2032. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMaple Bend
CrossesTaylor Gully
Location0.1 MI NW Wdstrm Village
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0807, -95.17365
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2012)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 Maple Bend over Taylor Gully built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Bend 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 Maple Bend over Taylor Gully carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Maple Bend over Taylor Gully?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Bend over Taylor Gully?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.