US Bridges

Lawhon Road over Gallier Canal

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Texas · 2.80 MI E of CR 192 · Structure no. 201240AA0222001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,008
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawhon Road over Gallier Canal is a concrete slab carrying Lawhon Road over Gallier Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,008 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,075 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLawhon Road
CrossesGallier Canal
Location2.80 MI E of CR 192
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.00091, -94.24839
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,008 (2015)
Projected traffic1,075 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lawhon Road over Gallier Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawhon 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 Lawhon Road over Gallier Canal carry?

About 1,008 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Lawhon Road over Gallier Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Lawhon Road over Gallier Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.