US Bridges

Wesley DR over Clear Crk Trib

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of FM 518 · Structure no. 120850E00375001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,190
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wesley DR over Clear Crk Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Wesley DR over Clear Crk Trib in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,409 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesWesley DR
CrossesClear Crk Trib
Location0.05 MI N of FM 518
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.50514, -95.111
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,190 (2011)
Projected traffic2,409 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Wesley DR over Clear Crk Trib built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wesley DR over Clear Crk Trib 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wesley DR over Clear Crk Trib carry?

About 2,190 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Wesley DR over Clear Crk Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Wesley DR over Clear Crk Trib?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.