US Bridges

Gaulding RD over Gallier Canal

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.80 MI N of FM 365 · Structure no. 201240AA0288001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
952
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gaulding RD over Gallier Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Gaulding RD 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 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 952 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,330 by 2037. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesGaulding RD
CrossesGallier Canal
Location0.80 MI N of FM 365
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.92764, -94.22669
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 inspectionJune 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 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 width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic952 (2016)
Projected traffic1,330 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gaulding RD over Gallier Canal built?

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

What condition is Gaulding RD over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Gaulding RD over Gallier Canal carry?

About 952 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gaulding RD 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 25 ft wide.

Who owns Gaulding RD over Gallier Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.