US Bridges

Texas Ave over Gum Bayou

Good

Galveston County, Texas · At 27th St. · Structure no. 120850F00890001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Texas Ave over Gum Bayou is a steel culvert carrying Texas Ave over Gum Bayou in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 715 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTexas Ave
CrossesGum Bayou
LocationAt 27th St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.47633, -95.04225
Functional classRural 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2011)
Projected traffic715 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Texas Ave over Gum Bayou built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Texas Ave over Gum Bayou 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 Texas Ave over Gum Bayou carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Texas Ave over Gum Bayou?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Texas Ave over Gum Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.