US Bridges

11th ST over Coopers Gully

Fair

Orange County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of Link Ave · Structure no. 201810B00011001

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
382
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

11th ST over Coopers Gully is a concrete culvert carrying 11th ST over Coopers Gully in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 382 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries11th ST
CrossesCoopers Gully
Location0.10 MI N of Link Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.10831, -93.74177
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic382 (2016)
Projected traffic540 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 11th ST over Coopers Gully built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is 11th 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 11th ST over Coopers Gully carry?

About 382 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 11th ST over Coopers Gully?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 11th ST over Coopers Gully?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.