US Bridges

Woodcock ST over Detention Pond

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 0.15 MI SW of FM 1266 · Structure no. 120850E00267001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodcock ST over Detention Pond is a concrete culvert carrying Woodcock ST over Detention Pond in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWoodcock ST
CrossesDetention Pond
Location0.15 MI SW of FM 1266
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.51288, -95.03621
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2011)
Projected traffic1,500 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 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 Woodcock ST over Detention Pond built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodcock ST over Detention Pond 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 Woodcock ST over Detention Pond carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Woodcock ST over Detention Pond?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Woodcock ST over Detention Pond?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.