US Bridges

Lawhon Road over Ground Bridge Gully

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 1. MI E of Mcdermand RD · Structure no. 201240AA0223002

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawhon Road over Ground Bridge Gully is a concrete culvert carrying Lawhon Road over Ground Bridge Gully in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 18 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLawhon Road
CrossesGround Bridge Gully
Location1. MI E of Mcdermand RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0009, -94.35435
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2022)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lawhon Road over Ground Bridge Gully built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawhon Road over Ground Bridge 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lawhon Road over Ground Bridge Gully carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lawhon Road over Ground Bridge Gully?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lawhon Road over Ground Bridge Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.