US Bridges

Mcamis Ave over Gonzales Draw

Fair

Stephens County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of US 180 · Structure no. 232150B00330001

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcamis Ave over Gonzales Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mcamis Ave over Gonzales Draw in Stephens County, Texas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMcamis Ave
CrossesGonzales Draw
Location0.10 MI N of US 180
RouteCity Street 0
CountyStephens County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75734, -98.90634
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2013)
Projected traffic200 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcamis Ave over Gonzales Draw built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcamis 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 Mcamis Ave over Gonzales Draw carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mcamis Ave over Gonzales Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mcamis Ave over Gonzales Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.