US Bridges

Park Ave over Coopers Gully

Good

Orange County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of Loop 358 · Structure no. 201810B00439003

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Ave over Coopers Gully is a concrete culvert carrying Park Ave over Coopers Gully in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 760 vehicles a day, projected to reach 760 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Ave
CrossesCoopers Gully
Location0.05 MI E of Loop 358
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09952, -93.72636
Functional classUrban 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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2015)
Projected traffic760 by 2035
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Ave over Coopers Gully built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Ave over Coopers 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Park Ave over Coopers Gully carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Park Ave over Coopers Gully?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Park Ave over Coopers Gully?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.