US Bridges

Clarblak LN over Brickhouse Gully

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of Clay · Structure no. 121020B14745113

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clarblak LN over Brickhouse Gully is a concrete slab carrying Clarblak LN over Brickhouse Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesClarblak LN
CrossesBrickhouse Gully
Location0.05 MI S of Clay
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.83155, -95.52834
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2013)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2035
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clarblak LN over Brickhouse Gully built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clarblak LN 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Clarblak LN over Brickhouse Gully carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clarblak LN over Brickhouse Gully?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Clarblak LN over Brickhouse Gully?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.