US Bridges

Jack Beaver Road over Dickinson Bayou Trib

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 2.2 MI NW of SH 6 · Structure no. 120850AA0152001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jack Beaver Road over Dickinson Bayou Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Jack Beaver Road over Dickinson Bayou Trib in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2028. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesJack Beaver Road
CrossesDickinson Bayou Trib
Location2.2 MI NW of SH 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.40152, -95.14007
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2010)
Projected traffic150 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$56,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jack Beaver Road over Dickinson Bayou Trib built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jack Beaver Road over Dickinson Bayou Trib 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 Jack Beaver Road over Dickinson Bayou Trib carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Jack Beaver Road over Dickinson Bayou Trib?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Jack Beaver Road over Dickinson Bayou Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.