US Bridges

Gessner RD NB over Brickhouse Gully

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of Clay RD · Structure no. 121020B26713002

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,890
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gessner RD NB over Brickhouse Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gessner RD NB over Brickhouse Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 10,890 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGessner RD NB
CrossesBrickhouse Gully
Location0.50 MI S of Clay RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82502, -95.54528
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,890 (2013)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gessner RD NB over Brickhouse Gully built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gessner 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 September 2023.

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

About 10,890 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Gessner RD NB over Brickhouse Gully?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Gessner RD NB over Brickhouse Gully?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.