US Bridges

Dunbar Estates DR over Marys Crk

PoorPosted for load

Galveston County, Texas · 0.15 MI NE of FM 518 · Structure no. 120850PP0505001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
85 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dunbar Estates DR over Marys Crk is a concrete slab carrying Dunbar Estates DR over Marys Crk in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 770 vehicles a day, projected to reach 800 by 2031. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDunbar Estates DR
CrossesMarys Crk
Location0.15 MI NE of FM 518
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54116, -95.21464
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating18.6 US tons
Inventory rating10.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2011)
Projected traffic800 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dunbar Estates DR over Marys Crk built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dunbar Estates DR over Marys Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Dunbar Estates DR over Marys Crk carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Dunbar Estates DR over Marys Crk?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Dunbar Estates DR over Marys Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.