US Bridges

US 290 Ebfr over Brickhouse Gully

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 2.6 MI NW of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020005009503

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,729
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 Ebfr over Brickhouse Gully is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 290 Ebfr 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 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 12,729 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,360 by 2031. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 290 Ebfr
CrossesBrickhouse Gully
Location2.6 MI NW of IH 610
RouteU.S. Route 290
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82651, -95.47699
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,729 (2022)
Projected traffic8,360 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 Ebfr over Brickhouse Gully built?

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

What condition is US 290 Ebfr over Brickhouse Gully 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 August 2024.

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

About 12,729 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 290 Ebfr over Brickhouse Gully?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 290 Ebfr over Brickhouse Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.