US Bridges

Live Oak ST over Gamels Branch

Fair

Mason County, Texas · 0.00 MI S of US 87 · Structure no. 141570B00330001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
338
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Live Oak ST over Gamels Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Live Oak ST over Gamels Branch in Mason County, Texas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 338 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLive Oak ST
CrossesGamels Branch
Location0.00 MI S of US 87
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMason County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.74714, -99.23067
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Live Oak ST over Gamels Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Live Oak 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 Live Oak ST over Gamels Branch carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Live Oak ST over Gamels Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Live Oak ST over Gamels Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.