US Bridges

Nichols Sawmill RD over Log Gully

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 4.15 MI S of FM 1714 · Structure no. 121700AA0993012

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,085
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nichols Sawmill RD over Log Gully is a concrete culvert carrying Nichols Sawmill RD over Log Gully in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,085 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,519 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNichols Sawmill RD
CrossesLog Gully
Location4.15 MI S of FM 1714
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.14873, -95.7528
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,085 (2021)
Projected traffic15,519 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Nichols Sawmill RD over Log Gully built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nichols Sawmill RD over Log Gully in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Nichols Sawmill RD over Log Gully carry?

About 11,085 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nichols Sawmill RD over Log Gully?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nichols Sawmill RD over Log Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.