US Bridges

Bluebonnet Lane over Lnva Gallier Canal

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.2MI_N_OF_FM365 · Structure no. 201240AA0286001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluebonnet Lane over Lnva Gallier Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Bluebonnet Lane over Lnva 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 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 440 vehicles a day, projected to reach 660 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBluebonnet Lane
CrossesLnva Gallier Canal
Location0.2MI_N_OF_FM365
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.91625, -94.15075
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2015)
Projected traffic660 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bluebonnet Lane over Lnva Gallier Canal built?

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

What condition is Bluebonnet Lane over Lnva Gallier Canal 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Bluebonnet Lane over Lnva Gallier Canal carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Bluebonnet Lane over Lnva Gallier Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bluebonnet Lane over Lnva Gallier Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.