US Bridges

FM 1405 over Saw Pit Gully

Fair

Chambers County, Texas · 0.1 MI SE of FM 565 · Structure no. 200360102402011

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,832
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1405 over Saw Pit Gully is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1405 over Saw Pit Gully in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6,832 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,830 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1405
CrossesSaw Pit Gully
Location0.1 MI SE of FM 565
RouteState Highway 1405
CountyChambers County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77431, -94.89967
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,832 (2020)
Projected traffic7,830 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1405 over Saw Pit Gully built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1405 over Saw Pit 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1405 over Saw Pit Gully carry?

About 6,832 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 1405 over Saw Pit Gully?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1405 over Saw Pit Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.