US Bridges

Moonshine Hill RD over Jordan Gully

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020B59061001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moonshine Hill RD over Jordan Gully is a prestressed concrete other carrying Moonshine Hill RD over Jordan Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2035. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMoonshine Hill RD
CrossesJordan Gully
Location0.50 MI N of FM 1960
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.00497, -95.23634
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2015)
Projected traffic600 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moonshine Hill RD over Jordan Gully built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moonshine Hill RD over Jordan 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Moonshine Hill RD over Jordan Gully carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Moonshine Hill RD over Jordan Gully?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Moonshine Hill RD over Jordan Gully?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.