US Bridges

Sunrise RD over Kuhlman Gully

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of Griggs RD · Structure no. 121020B62497001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunrise RD over Kuhlman Gully is a concrete culvert carrying Sunrise RD over Kuhlman Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1950, 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSunrise RD
CrossesKuhlman Gully
Location0.10 MI N of Griggs RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6979, -95.3296
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunrise RD over Kuhlman Gully built?

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

What condition is Sunrise RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sunrise RD over Kuhlman Gully carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Sunrise RD 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 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sunrise RD over Kuhlman Gully?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.