US Bridges

Garth RD over E Fork Goose Crk

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.45 MI S of Rollingbrook · Structure no. 121020D00925001

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,387
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garth RD over E Fork Goose Crk is a concrete slab carrying Garth RD over E Fork Goose Crk in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 11,387 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,081 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGarth RD
CrossesE Fork Goose Crk
Location0.45 MI S of Rollingbrook
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.75473, -94.9772
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.
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 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 length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,387 (2022)
Projected traffic17,081 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garth RD over E Fork Goose Crk built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Garth RD over E Fork Goose Crk 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 Garth RD over E Fork Goose Crk carry?

About 11,387 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Garth RD over E Fork Goose Crk?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Garth RD over E Fork Goose Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.