US Bridges

SH 60 over Gulf Coast Irig Cnl

Fair

Matagorda County, Texas · 2.35 MI S of FM 2668 · Structure no. 131580024103007

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
3,724
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 60 over Gulf Coast Irig Cnl is a concrete culvert carrying SH 60 over Gulf Coast Irig Cnl in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 100 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 3,724 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,530 by 2033. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 60
CrossesGulf Coast Irig Cnl
Location2.35 MI S of FM 2668
RouteState Highway 60
CountyMatagorda County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.90776, -95.95576
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans12
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,724 (2020)
Projected traffic4,530 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 60 over Gulf Coast Irig Cnl built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is SH 60 over Gulf Coast Irig Cnl 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SH 60 over Gulf Coast Irig Cnl carry?

About 3,724 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 60 over Gulf Coast Irig Cnl?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SH 60 over Gulf Coast Irig Cnl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.