US Bridges

Campbell RD over Briar Br

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of Westview DR · Structure no. 121020V11817001

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Campbell RD over Briar Br is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Campbell RD over Briar Br in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 50 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCampbell RD
CrossesBriar Br
Location0.30 MI S of Westview DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78968, -95.51398
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2013)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Campbell RD over Briar Br built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Campbell RD over Briar Br 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 2023.

How much traffic does Campbell RD over Briar Br carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Campbell RD over Briar Br?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Campbell RD over Briar Br?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.