US Bridges

Blackhawk Blvd over Cedar Gully

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 0.8 MI SE of FM 2351 · Structure no. 120850PP0120206

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,927
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blackhawk Blvd over Cedar Gully is a concrete culvert carrying Blackhawk Blvd over Cedar Gully in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 6,927 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,698 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBlackhawk Blvd
CrossesCedar Gully
Location0.8 MI SE of FM 2351
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53692, -95.18492
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,927 (2018)
Projected traffic9,698 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Blackhawk Blvd over Cedar Gully built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Blackhawk Blvd over Cedar 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Blackhawk Blvd over Cedar Gully carry?

About 6,927 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Blackhawk Blvd over Cedar Gully?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Blackhawk Blvd over Cedar Gully?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.