US Bridges

Mlk Blvd over Kuhlman Gully

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of Griggs · Structure no. 121020B60121092

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Other
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mlk Blvd over Kuhlman Gully is a other other carrying Mlk Blvd over Kuhlman Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 75 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 12,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,000 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMlk Blvd
CrossesKuhlman Gully
Location0.10 MI N of Griggs
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69916, -95.33626
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2013)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mlk Blvd over Kuhlman Gully built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Mlk Blvd over Kuhlman 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mlk Blvd over Kuhlman Gully carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Mlk Blvd over Kuhlman Gully?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Mlk Blvd over Kuhlman Gully?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.