US Bridges

Davis RD over Hl&p Canal

GoodPosted for load

Galveston County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of FM 2094 · Structure no. 120850E00370001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,340
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis RD over Hl&p Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Davis RD over Hl&p Canal in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,340 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,674 by 2031. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesDavis RD
CrossesHl&p Canal
Location0.1 MI N of FM 2094
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53108, -95.07324
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,340 (2011)
Projected traffic3,674 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 Davis RD over Hl&p Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis RD over Hl&p Canal 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 Davis RD over Hl&p Canal carry?

About 3,340 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Davis RD over Hl&p Canal?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Davis RD over Hl&p Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.