US Bridges

Live Oak Ave over Gonzales Draw

Good

Stephens County, Texas · 0.13 MI North of US 180 · Structure no. 232150B00305002

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
166
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Live Oak Ave over Gonzales Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Live Oak Ave over Gonzales Draw in Stephens County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 166 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLive Oak Ave
CrossesGonzales Draw
Location0.13 MI North of US 180
RouteCity Street 0
CountyStephens County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75727, -98.91003
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2017)
Projected traffic232 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Live Oak Ave over Gonzales Draw built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Live Oak Ave over Gonzales Draw 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Live Oak Ave over Gonzales Draw carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Live Oak Ave over Gonzales Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Live Oak Ave over Gonzales Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.