US Bridges

Walden Road over Gallier Canal

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 1.05 MI E of CR 197 · Structure no. 201240AA0194002

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walden Road over Gallier Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Walden Road over Gallier Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesWalden Road
CrossesGallier Canal
Location1.05 MI E of CR 197
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.03814, -94.23926
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2015)
Projected traffic350 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Walden Road over Gallier Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walden Road over Gallier Canal 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Walden Road over Gallier Canal carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Walden Road over Gallier Canal?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Walden Road over Gallier Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.