US Bridges

CR 2305 over Gaylor Bayou

FairPosted for load

Liberty County, Texas · 1.5 MI W of CR 2306 · Structure no. 201460AA0453001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2305 over Gaylor Bayou is a steel other carrying CR 2305 over Gaylor Bayou in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 104 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2037. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 2305
CrossesGaylor Bayou
Location1.5 MI W of CR 2306
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLiberty County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.28192, -94.86024
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2016)
Projected traffic150 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 2305 over Gaylor Bayou built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2305 over Gaylor Bayou 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 2305 over Gaylor Bayou carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 2305 over Gaylor Bayou?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2305 over Gaylor Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.