US Bridges

Drivers DR over Gully Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.25 MI SW of FM 2090 · Structure no. 121700AA1968001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drivers DR over Gully Branch is a steel other carrying Drivers DR over Gully Branch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDrivers DR
CrossesGully Branch
Location0.25 MI SW of FM 2090
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.23952, -95.18672
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Drivers DR over Gully Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drivers DR over Gully Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Drivers DR over Gully Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Drivers DR over Gully Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Drivers DR over Gully Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.