US Bridges

Lang RD over Brickhouse Gully

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of Hempstead · Structure no. 121020B37953467

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,110
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lang RD over Brickhouse Gully is a concrete slab carrying Lang RD over Brickhouse Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,910 by 2032. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLang RD
CrossesBrickhouse Gully
Location0.10 MI N of Hempstead
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82385, -95.48872
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,110 (2012)
Projected traffic4,910 by 2032
Trucks0%
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$53,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lang RD over Brickhouse Gully built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lang RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lang RD over Brickhouse Gully carry?

About 4,110 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Lang RD over Brickhouse Gully?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Lang RD over Brickhouse Gully?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.