US Bridges

Rosefield DR over Brickhouse Gully

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of Kempwood · Structure no. 121020B55593085

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,675
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosefield DR over Brickhouse Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rosefield DR over Brickhouse Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 9,675 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRosefield DR
CrossesBrickhouse Gully
Location0.20 MI N of Kempwood
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82505, -95.5369
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than 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 loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,675 (2013)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2033
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rosefield DR over Brickhouse Gully built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rosefield 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rosefield DR over Brickhouse Gully carry?

About 9,675 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rosefield DR 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 54 ft wide.

Who owns Rosefield DR over Brickhouse Gully?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.