US Bridges

6th ST over Coopers Gully

FairPosted for load

Orange County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of Burton ST · Structure no. 201810B00006001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,180
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th ST over Coopers Gully is a concrete slab carrying 6th ST over Coopers Gully in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,180 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,050 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries6th ST
CrossesCoopers Gully
Location0.10 MI N of Burton ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.10731, -93.73586
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,180 (2016)
Projected traffic3,050 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 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 6th ST over Coopers Gully built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6th ST over Coopers Gully 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 6th ST over Coopers Gully carry?

About 2,180 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 6th ST over Coopers Gully?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 6th ST over Coopers Gully?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.