US Bridges

Bay ST over Tarpey Park Drain

FairPosted for load

Galveston County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of 9th Ave N · Structure no. 120850C00017051

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bay ST over Tarpey Park Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Bay ST over Tarpey Park Drain in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBay ST
CrossesTarpey Park Drain
Location0.4 MI N of 9th Ave N
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.39904, -94.8935
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2011)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bay ST over Tarpey Park Drain built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Bay ST over Tarpey Park Drain 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bay ST over Tarpey Park Drain carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Bay ST over Tarpey Park Drain?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Bay ST over Tarpey Park Drain?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.