US Bridges

Frenchtown RD over Horseshoe Lake

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 0.6 Mile N of SH 87 · Structure no. 120850AA0680001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frenchtown RD over Horseshoe Lake is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Frenchtown RD over Horseshoe Lake in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 101 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2028. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFrenchtown RD
CrossesHorseshoe Lake
Location0.6 Mile N of SH 87
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.37199, -94.77739
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2010)
Projected traffic150 by 2028
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frenchtown RD over Horseshoe Lake built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frenchtown RD over Horseshoe Lake 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 Frenchtown RD over Horseshoe Lake carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Frenchtown RD over Horseshoe Lake?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Frenchtown RD over Horseshoe Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.