US Bridges

Gladys Ave over Keith Ditch

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of FM 364 · Structure no. 201240B00492007

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,891
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gladys Ave over Keith Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Gladys Ave over Keith Ditch in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7,891 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,140 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGladys Ave
CrossesKeith Ditch
Location0.1 MI E of FM 364
RouteCity Street 11
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09124, -94.18886
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,891 (2022)
Projected traffic4,140 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gladys Ave over Keith Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gladys Ave over Keith Ditch 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 Gladys Ave over Keith Ditch carry?

About 7,891 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Gladys Ave over Keith Ditch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Gladys Ave over Keith Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.