US Bridges

Woodlyn RD over Kennedy Gully

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of Denton ST · Structure no. 121020B70945122

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,176
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodlyn RD over Kennedy Gully is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodlyn RD over Kennedy 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2,176 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,850 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodlyn RD
CrossesKennedy Gully
Location0.4 MI E of Denton ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.8416, -95.27056
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,176 (2015)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 Woodlyn RD over Kennedy Gully built?

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

What condition is Woodlyn RD over Kennedy 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 Woodlyn RD over Kennedy Gully carry?

About 2,176 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Woodlyn RD over Kennedy Gully?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Woodlyn RD over Kennedy Gully?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.