US Bridges

My Road over Coyote Creek

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of FM 517 · Structure no. 120850AA0101001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

My Road over Coyote Creek is a concrete culvert carrying My Road over Coyote Creek in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 610 vehicles a day, projected to reach 610 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMy Road
CrossesCoyote Creek
Location0.2 MI N of FM 517
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43731, -95.20576
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2010)
Projected traffic610 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was My Road over Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is My Road over Coyote 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does My Road over Coyote Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is My Road over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns My Road over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.