US Bridges

Dwinnel DR over Hull Gully

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of James ST · Structure no. 121020D00720002

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,310
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dwinnel DR over Hull Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dwinnel DR over Hull Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,450 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDwinnel DR
CrossesHull Gully
Location0.1 MI N of James ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73029, -94.94582
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,310 (2015)
Projected traffic1,450 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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Dwinnel DR over Hull Gully built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dwinnel DR over Hull 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Dwinnel DR over Hull Gully carry?

About 1,310 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Dwinnel DR over Hull Gully?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Dwinnel DR over Hull Gully?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.