US Bridges

Tiki DR over Jones Bay

FairPosted for load

Galveston County, Texas · 0.25 MI SW of IH 45 · Structure no. 120850CC0050001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,320
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tiki DR over Jones Bay is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tiki DR over Jones Bay in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,550 by 2031. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTiki DR
CrossesJones Bay
Location0.25 MI SW of IH 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.30112, -94.90505
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,320 (2011)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2031
Trucks0%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tiki DR over Jones Bay built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tiki DR over Jones Bay 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Tiki DR over Jones Bay carry?

About 2,320 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Tiki DR over Jones Bay?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Tiki DR over Jones Bay?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.