US Bridges

Mesa DR over Red Gully

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of Little York · Structure no. 121020B44417002

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,724
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mesa DR over Red Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mesa DR over Red Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 4,724 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,773 by 2035. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMesa DR
CrossesRed Gully
Location0.40 MI S of Little York
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86603, -95.26249
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,724 (2015)
Projected traffic6,773 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mesa DR over Red Gully built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mesa DR over Red 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 Mesa DR over Red Gully carry?

About 4,724 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mesa DR over Red Gully?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Mesa DR over Red Gully?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.