US Bridges

SH 105 over Gaylor Lake Relief

Fair

Liberty County, Texas · 5.5 MI NW of SH 146 · Structure no. 201460095101006

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
1,281 ft
32 main spans
Daily traffic
5,506
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 105 over Gaylor Lake Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 105 over Gaylor Lake Relief in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 5,506 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,120 by 2033. The structure is 1,281 ft (390.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSH 105
CrossesGaylor Lake Relief
Location5.5 MI NW of SH 146
RouteState Highway 105
StateTexas
Coordinates30.28389, -94.82125
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans32
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,281 ft (390.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,506 (2020)
Projected traffic7,120 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 105 over Gaylor Lake Relief built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 105 over Gaylor Lake Relief 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 105 over Gaylor Lake Relief carry?

About 5,506 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 105 over Gaylor Lake Relief?

The structure is 1,281 ft (390.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SH 105 over Gaylor Lake Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.