US Bridges

Watonga Blvd SB over Brickhouse Gully

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.90 MI S of T C Jester · Structure no. 121020B67817003

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,690
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watonga Blvd SB over Brickhouse Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Watonga Blvd SB over Brickhouse Gully in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 5 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 2,690 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2032. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWatonga Blvd SB
CrossesBrickhouse Gully
Location0.90 MI S of T C Jester
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82676, -95.4584
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,690 (2012)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Watonga Blvd SB over Brickhouse Gully built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watonga Blvd SB 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Watonga Blvd SB over Brickhouse Gully carry?

About 2,690 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Watonga Blvd SB over Brickhouse Gully?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Watonga Blvd SB over Brickhouse Gully?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.