US Bridges

SH 61 over Albritton Gulley

Fair

Chambers County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of FM 1663 · Structure no. 200360024203008

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,045
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 61 over Albritton Gulley is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 61 over Albritton Gulley in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 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 4,045 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2033. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 61
CrossesAlbritton Gulley
Location0.5 MI S of FM 1663
RouteState Highway 61
CountyChambers County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.85175, -94.62722
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,045 (2022)
Projected traffic3,360 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 61 over Albritton Gulley built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 61 over Albritton Gulley 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 61 over Albritton Gulley carry?

About 4,045 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 61 over Albritton Gulley?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 61 over Albritton Gulley?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.