US Bridges

Mills Branch DR over Taylor Gully

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI SE of Dogwood · Structure no. 121020B44946001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mills Branch DR over Taylor Gully is a prestressed concrete other carrying Mills Branch DR over Taylor Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMills Branch DR
CrossesTaylor Gully
Location0.20 MI SE of Dogwood
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.07686, -95.17849
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2012)
Projected traffic2,000 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 Mills Branch DR over Taylor Gully built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mills Branch DR 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 Mills Branch DR over Taylor Gully carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mills Branch DR over Taylor Gully?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mills Branch DR over Taylor Gully?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.