US Bridges

Bingle RD NB over Brickhouse Gully

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.25 MI NE of Kempwood · Structure no. 121020B07825054

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,000
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bingle RD NB over Brickhouse Gully is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bingle RD NB over Brickhouse Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBingle RD NB
CrossesBrickhouse Gully
Location0.25 MI NE of Kempwood
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82281, -95.49648
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2012)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2032
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bingle RD NB over Brickhouse Gully built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bingle RD NB 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Bingle RD NB over Brickhouse Gully carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bingle RD NB over Brickhouse Gully?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bingle RD NB over Brickhouse Gully?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.