US Bridges

Terry RD over Anderson Gully

PoorPosted for load

Orange County, Texas · 1.80 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 201810AA0364002

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
446
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Terry RD over Anderson Gully is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Terry RD over Anderson Gully in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 446 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2037. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTerry RD
CrossesAnderson Gully
Location1.80 MI S of IH 10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.10115, -93.9734
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic446 (2024)
Projected traffic650 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Terry RD over Anderson Gully built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Terry RD over Anderson Gully in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Terry RD over Anderson Gully carry?

About 446 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Terry RD over Anderson Gully?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Terry RD over Anderson Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.