US Bridges

Summer Place over Magnolia Creek

FairPosted for load

Galveston County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of Bay Area Blvd · Structure no. 120850E00355001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,190
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summer Place over Magnolia Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Summer Place over Magnolia Creek in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,290 by 2028. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSummer Place
CrossesMagnolia Creek
Location0.2 MI W of Bay Area Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.48368, -95.14979
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,190 (2010)
Projected traffic1,290 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Summer Place over Magnolia Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Summer Place over Magnolia Creek 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 Summer Place over Magnolia Creek carry?

About 1,190 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Summer Place over Magnolia Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Summer Place over Magnolia Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.