US Bridges

FM 1405 over Sutton Gully

Fair

Chambers County, Texas · 2.9 MI S of FM 565 · Structure no. 200360102402012

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,755
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1405 over Sutton Gully is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1405 over Sutton 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 6,755 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,830 by 2033. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1405
CrossesSutton Gully
Location2.9 MI S of FM 565
RouteState Highway 1405
CountyChambers County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73845, -94.90969
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,755 (2024)
Projected traffic7,830 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
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 Sutton Gully built?

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

What condition is FM 1405 over Sutton 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 Sutton Gully carry?

About 6,755 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 1405 over Sutton Gully?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns FM 1405 over Sutton Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.