US Bridges

Moody ST over Gamels Branch

Fair

Mason County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of US 87 · Structure no. 141570B00295002

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
81 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
984
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moody ST over Gamels Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Moody ST over Gamels Branch in Mason County, Texas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 984 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMoody ST
CrossesGamels Branch
Location0.15 MI S of US 87
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMason County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.74672, -99.23331
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic984 (2020)
Projected traffic42 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moody ST over Gamels Branch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moody ST over Gamels Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Moody ST over Gamels Branch carry?

About 984 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Moody ST over Gamels Branch?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Moody ST over Gamels Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.