US Bridges

Wellspring DR over Rhodair Gully

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of US 69 · Structure no. 201240AA0728001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
388
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wellspring DR over Rhodair Gully is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wellspring DR over Rhodair Gully in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 388 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2037. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWellspring DR
CrossesRhodair Gully
Location0.20 MI E of US 69
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98414, -94.02774
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2016)
Projected traffic388 by 2037
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wellspring DR over Rhodair Gully built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wellspring DR over Rhodair 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Wellspring DR over Rhodair Gully carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wellspring DR over Rhodair Gully?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wellspring DR over Rhodair Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.