US Bridges

Rayford RD EB over Gully Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 2.5 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 121700AA1179099

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,887
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rayford RD EB over Gully Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rayford RD EB over Gully Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 46 years old, older 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 17,887 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2026. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRayford RD EB
CrossesGully Creek
Location2.5 MI E of IH 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.12276, -95.40311
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,887 (2019)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2026
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rayford RD EB over Gully Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Rayford RD EB over Gully Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rayford RD EB over Gully Creek carry?

About 17,887 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rayford RD EB over Gully Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Rayford RD EB over Gully Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.