US Bridges

Brooks Road over Gallier Canal

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 2.85 MI W of FM 364 · Structure no. 201240AA0197001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooks Road over Gallier Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Brooks Road over Gallier Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,190 by 2037. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBrooks Road
CrossesGallier Canal
Location2.85 MI W of FM 364
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.02354, -94.23939
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 inspectionJune 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 length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2016)
Projected traffic1,190 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 Brooks Road over Gallier Canal built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brooks 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Brooks Road over Gallier Canal carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Brooks Road over Gallier Canal?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Brooks Road over Gallier Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.