US Bridges

Canal Drive over Giww Canal Outlet

Fair

Matagorda County, Texas · 2.2 MI E of FM 457 · Structure no. 131580AA0201001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canal Drive over Giww Canal Outlet is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canal Drive over Giww Canal Outlet in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCanal Drive
CrossesGiww Canal Outlet
Location2.2 MI E of FM 457
RouteCounty Highway 230
CountyMatagorda County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.78623, -95.58505
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2022)
Projected traffic52 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Canal Drive over Giww Canal Outlet built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canal Drive over Giww Canal Outlet 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 Canal Drive over Giww Canal Outlet carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Canal Drive over Giww Canal Outlet?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Canal Drive over Giww Canal Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.