US Bridges

Sportsman Road over Gangs Bayou

Fair

Galveston County, Texas · 1.05 MI W of 8 Mile RD · Structure no. 120850B00816218

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sportsman Road over Gangs Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Sportsman Road over Gangs Bayou in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSportsman Road
CrossesGangs Bayou
Location1.05 MI W of 8 Mile RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.25803, -94.91453
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2040
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Sportsman Road over Gangs Bayou built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sportsman Road over Gangs 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 Sportsman Road over Gangs Bayou carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sportsman Road over Gangs Bayou?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sportsman Road over Gangs Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.