US Bridges

Church House RD over Anderson Gully

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Orange County, Texas · 0.80 MI SE of FM 105 · Structure no. 201810AA0402001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
232
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church House RD over Anderson Gully is a steel culvert carrying Church House RD over Anderson Gully in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 232 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2037. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch House RD
CrossesAnderson Gully
Location0.80 MI SE of FM 105
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05696, -93.97772
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic232 (2016)
Projected traffic330 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Church House RD over Anderson Gully built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church House RD over Anderson Gully in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Church House RD over Anderson Gully carry?

About 232 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Church House RD over Anderson Gully?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Church House RD over Anderson Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.