US Bridges

US 290 Wbfr over Brickhouse Gully

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.6 MI NW of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020005009502

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,079
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 Wbfr over Brickhouse Gully is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 Wbfr over Brickhouse Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 11,079 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,430 by 2031. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 290 Wbfr
CrossesBrickhouse Gully
Location2.6 MI NW of IH 610
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82704, -95.47634
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,079 (2022)
Projected traffic7,430 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 290 Wbfr over Brickhouse Gully built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 290 Wbfr over Brickhouse 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 290 Wbfr over Brickhouse Gully carry?

About 11,079 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 290 Wbfr over Brickhouse Gully?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 Wbfr over Brickhouse Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.