US Bridges

Winding RD over Marys Creek

Fair

Galveston County, Texas · 0.2 MI NE of FM 518 · Structure no. 120850PP1860001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winding RD over Marys Creek is a concrete slab carrying Winding RD over Marys Creek in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1970, 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 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 850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 935 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWinding RD
CrossesMarys Creek
Location0.2 MI NE of FM 518
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54346, -95.21718
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2011)
Projected traffic935 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winding RD over Marys Creek built?

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

What condition is Winding RD over Marys Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Winding RD over Marys Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Winding RD over Marys Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Winding RD over Marys Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.