US Bridges

Duke RD over Gully Branch

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of FM 2090 · Structure no. 121700AA1956001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duke RD over Gully Branch is a steel other carrying Duke RD over Gully Branch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesDuke RD
CrossesGully Branch
Location0.25 MI S of FM 2090
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.23068, -95.17251
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2015)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$121,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Duke RD over Gully Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duke RD over Gully Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Duke RD over Gully Branch carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Duke RD over Gully Branch?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Duke RD over Gully Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.