US Bridges

Gosling RD SB over Spring Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 4.6 MI N of FM 2920 · Structure no. 121020AA0759008

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,817 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
24,991
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gosling RD SB over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gosling RD SB over Spring Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 24,991 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 1,817 ft (553.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGosling RD SB
CrossesSpring Creek
Location4.6 MI N of FM 2920
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.14515, -95.50482
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 spans15 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,817 ft (553.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,991 (2016)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks2%
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

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 Gosling RD SB over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gosling RD SB over Spring 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Gosling RD SB over Spring Creek carry?

About 24,991 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Gosling RD SB over Spring Creek?

The structure is 1,817 ft (553.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Gosling RD SB over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.