US Bridges

FM 1406 over Vogel Gully

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of FM 365 · Structure no. 201240132401438

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,296
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1406 over Vogel Gully is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1406 over Vogel Gully in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,296 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 1406
CrossesVogel Gully
Location0.6 MI S of FM 365
RouteState Highway 1406
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95606, -94.4005
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,296 (2022)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2045
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 1406 over Vogel Gully built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1406 over Vogel 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1406 over Vogel Gully carry?

About 1,296 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is FM 1406 over Vogel Gully?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1406 over Vogel Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.