US Bridges

Spring Valley RD over Brickhouse Gully

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of Clay RD · Structure no. 121020B60745049

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,316
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Valley RD over Brickhouse Gully is a concrete continuous slab carrying Spring Valley RD over Brickhouse Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4,316 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Valley RD
CrossesBrickhouse Gully
Location0.05 MI S of Clay RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.83175, -95.53156
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.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,316 (2013)
Projected traffic6,000 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Valley RD over Brickhouse Gully built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Valley 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Spring Valley RD over Brickhouse Gully carry?

About 4,316 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spring Valley RD over Brickhouse Gully?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Valley RD over Brickhouse Gully?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.