US Bridges

Jack Brooks Road over Bashford Bayou

Fair

Galveston County, Texas · 0.5MI N of SH 6 · Structure no. 120850AA5227250

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
817
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jack Brooks Road over Bashford Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jack Brooks Road over Bashford 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 817 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,144 by 2038. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJack Brooks Road
CrossesBashford Bayou
Location0.5MI N of SH 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.36662, -95.04917
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic817 (2018)
Projected traffic1,144 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 Jack Brooks Road over Bashford Bayou built?

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

What condition is Jack Brooks Road over Bashford Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Jack Brooks Road over Bashford Bayou carry?

About 817 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jack Brooks Road over Bashford Bayou?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Jack Brooks Road over Bashford Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.