US Bridges

Deats RD over Benson Gully

GoodPosted for load

Galveston County, Texas · 1.1 MI NE of IH 45 · Structure no. 120850F00285025

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,960
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deats RD over Benson Gully is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deats RD over Benson Gully in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,960 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,556 by 2031. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDeats RD
CrossesBenson Gully
Location1.1 MI NE of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.46358, -95.06604
Functional classUrban Collector

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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,960 (2011)
Projected traffic6,556 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Deats RD over Benson Gully built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deats RD over Benson Gully 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 Deats RD over Benson Gully carry?

About 5,960 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Deats RD over Benson Gully?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Deats RD over Benson Gully?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.