US Bridges

Gessner RD over Brickhouse Gully

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of Clay RD · Structure no. 121020B26713001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,220
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gessner RD over Brickhouse Gully is a concrete culvert carrying Gessner RD over Brickhouse Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 10,220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGessner RD
CrossesBrickhouse Gully
Location0.20 MI N of Clay RD
RouteCity Street 60
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.83448, -95.54503
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,220 (2013)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 Gessner RD over Brickhouse Gully built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gessner RD over Brickhouse Gully 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Gessner RD over Brickhouse Gully carry?

About 10,220 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Gessner RD over Brickhouse Gully?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Gessner RD over Brickhouse Gully?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.