US Bridges

Austin ST over Tuscan Lakes Detention

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of FM 270 · Structure no. 120850E00009001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,530
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Austin ST over Tuscan Lakes Detention is a concrete culvert carrying Austin ST over Tuscan Lakes Detention in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,530 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,683 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 162 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAustin ST
CrossesTuscan Lakes Detention
Location0.8 MI E of FM 270
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.50752, -95.05494
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width162 ft (49.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,530 (2011)
Projected traffic1,683 by 2031
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Austin ST over Tuscan Lakes Detention built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Austin ST over Tuscan Lakes Detention 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 Austin ST over Tuscan Lakes Detention carry?

About 1,530 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Austin ST over Tuscan Lakes Detention?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 162 ft wide.

Who owns Austin ST over Tuscan Lakes Detention?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.