US Bridges

Court Ave over Gonzales Draw

Fair

Stephens County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of US 180 · Structure no. 232150B00110001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,470
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Court Ave over Gonzales Draw is a concrete tee beam carrying Court Ave over Gonzales Draw in Stephens County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 2,470 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCourt Ave
CrossesGonzales Draw
Location0.20 MI N of US 180
RouteCity Street 0
CountyStephens County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75836, -98.90386
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,470 (2013)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2035
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Court Ave over Gonzales Draw built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Court Ave over Gonzales Draw 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Court Ave over Gonzales Draw carry?

About 2,470 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Court Ave over Gonzales Draw?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Court Ave over Gonzales Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.