US Bridges

N Hous Rosslyn SB over Vogel Creek

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.35 MI S of SH 249 · Structure no. 121020AA2354001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,113
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Hous Rosslyn SB over Vogel Creek is a concrete slab carrying N Hous Rosslyn SB over Vogel Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 14,113 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Hous Rosslyn SB
CrossesVogel Creek
Location0.35 MI S of SH 249
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.91495, -95.49574
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,113 (2016)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Hous Rosslyn SB over Vogel Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Hous Rosslyn SB over Vogel Creek 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 N Hous Rosslyn SB over Vogel Creek carry?

About 14,113 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Hous Rosslyn SB over Vogel Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns N Hous Rosslyn SB over Vogel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.