US Bridges

Bay Area Boulevard over Magnolia Creek Detention

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 0.45 MI S League City Pky · Structure no. 120850E00014001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bay Area Boulevard over Magnolia Creek Detention is a concrete culvert carrying Bay Area Boulevard over Magnolia Creek 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,500 by 2029. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBay Area Boulevard
CrossesMagnolia Creek Detention
Location0.45 MI S League City Pky
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.47183, -95.14535
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2010)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2029
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 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 Bay Area Boulevard over Magnolia Creek Detention built?

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

What condition is Bay Area Boulevard over Magnolia Creek 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 Bay Area Boulevard over Magnolia Creek Detention carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Bay Area Boulevard over Magnolia Creek Detention?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Bay Area Boulevard over Magnolia Creek Detention?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.