US Bridges

Loughridge Drive over Lee Gully

PoorPosted for load

Chambers County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 200360AA0184001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
106 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
397
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loughridge Drive over Lee Gully is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loughridge Drive over Lee Gully in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 397 vehicles a day, projected to reach 397 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLoughridge Drive
CrossesLee Gully
Location0.05 MI N of IH 10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChambers County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.84248, -94.65175
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2015)
Projected traffic397 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loughridge Drive over Lee Gully built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loughridge Drive over Lee Gully in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Loughridge Drive over Lee Gully carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Loughridge Drive over Lee Gully?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Loughridge Drive over Lee Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.