US Bridges

Walker Street over Victory Lakes Detention

Fair

Galveston County, Texas · 1.1 MI N of FM 646 · Structure no. 120850E00257001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Street over Victory Lakes Detention is a concrete culvert carrying Walker Street over Victory Lakes Detention in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2029. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWalker Street
CrossesVictory Lakes Detention
Location1.1 MI N of FM 646
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.4792, -95.09526
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.
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width108 ft (33 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2010)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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 Walker Street over Victory Lakes Detention built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walker Street over Victory Lakes 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 Walker Street over Victory Lakes Detention carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Walker Street over Victory Lakes Detention?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Street over Victory Lakes Detention?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.