US Bridges

Orange ST over Anderson Gully

Fair

Orange County, Texas · 1.00 MI E of FM 105 · Structure no. 201810C01860001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,286
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orange ST over Anderson Gully is a concrete culvert carrying Orange ST over Anderson Gully in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,286 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOrange ST
CrossesAnderson Gully
Location1.00 MI E of FM 105
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.12376, -93.99585
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,286 (2016)
Projected traffic3,200 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Orange ST over Anderson Gully built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orange ST over Anderson 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Orange ST over Anderson Gully carry?

About 2,286 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Orange ST over Anderson Gully?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Orange ST over Anderson Gully?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.