US Bridges

Deats RD over Gum Bayou

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Galveston County, Texas · 0.8 MI NE of SH 3 · Structure no. 120850AA0211001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,217
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deats RD over Gum Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Deats RD over Gum Bayou in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6,217 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,389 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDeats RD
CrossesGum Bayou
Location0.8 MI NE of SH 3
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.47633, -95.04819
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,217 (2019)
Projected traffic4,389 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Deats RD over Gum Bayou built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deats RD over Gum Bayou 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Deats RD over Gum Bayou carry?

About 6,217 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Deats RD over Gum Bayou?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Deats RD over Gum Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.