US Bridges

Palo Pinto DR over Brickhouse Gully

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.03 MI N of Springbrook · Structure no. 121020B49761168

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palo Pinto DR over Brickhouse Gully is a concrete slab carrying Palo Pinto DR over Brickhouse Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPalo Pinto DR
CrossesBrickhouse Gully
Location0.03 MI N of Springbrook
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.8339, -95.53509
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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2013)
Projected traffic2,000 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Palo Pinto DR over Brickhouse Gully built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palo Pinto DR 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 Palo Pinto DR over Brickhouse Gully carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Palo Pinto DR over Brickhouse Gully?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Palo Pinto DR over Brickhouse Gully?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.