US Bridges

Brittmoore RD over Rummel CR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020B10185089

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brittmoore RD over Rummel CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brittmoore RD over Rummel CR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2033. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrittmoore RD
CrossesRummel CR
Location0.40 MI S of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77886, -95.56996
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2013)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brittmoore RD over Rummel CR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brittmoore RD over Rummel CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Brittmoore RD over Rummel CR carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Brittmoore RD over Rummel CR?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Brittmoore RD over Rummel CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.