US Bridges

Rodeo Bend RD over Benson Bayou

Fair

Galveston County, Texas · 0.1 MI SW of Timber · Structure no. 120850F00780022

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rodeo Bend RD over Benson Bayou is a steel culvert carrying Rodeo Bend RD over Benson Bayou in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 990 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,089 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRodeo Bend RD
CrossesBenson Bayou
Location0.1 MI SW of Timber
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.47122, -95.0691
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2011)
Projected traffic1,089 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 Rodeo Bend RD over Benson Bayou built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rodeo Bend RD over Benson Bayou 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 Rodeo Bend RD over Benson Bayou carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Rodeo Bend RD over Benson Bayou?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rodeo Bend RD over Benson Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.