US Bridges

Hempstead RD over Brickhouse Gully

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of Bingle · Structure no. 121020B31281002

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,150
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hempstead RD over Brickhouse Gully is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hempstead RD over Brickhouse Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 10,150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,150 by 2032. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHempstead RD
CrossesBrickhouse Gully
Location0.20 MI S of Bingle
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82365, -95.49072
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,150 (2012)
Projected traffic10,150 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Hempstead RD over Brickhouse Gully built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hempstead 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Hempstead RD over Brickhouse Gully carry?

About 10,150 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Hempstead RD over Brickhouse Gully?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Hempstead RD over Brickhouse Gully?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.