US Bridges

Old Seadrift HWY over West Coloma Creek

GoodPosted for load

Calhoun County, Texas · 1.40 MI S of SH 238 · Structure no. 130290AA0132001

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
80 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Seadrift HWY over West Coloma Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Seadrift HWY over West Coloma Creek in Calhoun County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 295 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesOld Seadrift HWY
CrossesWest Coloma Creek
Location1.40 MI S of SH 238
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.48057, -96.65078
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2022)
Projected traffic63 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old Seadrift HWY over West Coloma Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Old Seadrift HWY over West Coloma Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Old Seadrift HWY over West Coloma Creek carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Seadrift HWY over West Coloma Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Old Seadrift HWY over West Coloma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.