US Bridges

League City Pkwy over Cedar Gully Detention

Fair

Galveston County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of Bay Area Blvd · Structure no. 120850E00128002

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

League City Pkwy over Cedar Gully Detention is a concrete culvert carrying League City Pkwy over Cedar Gully Detention in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2029. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLeague City Pkwy
CrossesCedar Gully Detention
Location0.4 MI E of Bay Area Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.48169, -95.1404
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 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 length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2010)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 League City Pkwy over Cedar Gully Detention built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is League City Pkwy over Cedar Gully Detention 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 League City Pkwy over Cedar Gully Detention carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is League City Pkwy over Cedar Gully Detention?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns League City Pkwy over Cedar Gully Detention?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.