US Bridges

Miller Ave over Gonzales Draw

Fair

Stephens County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of US 180 · Structure no. 232150B00345001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
517
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller Ave over Gonzales Draw is a concrete tee beam carrying Miller 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 517 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMiller Ave
CrossesGonzales Draw
Location0.10 MI N of US 180
RouteCity Street 0
CountyStephens County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75755, -98.90758
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2022)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$44,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Miller Ave over Gonzales Draw built?

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

What condition is Miller 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 Miller Ave over Gonzales Draw carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Miller Ave over Gonzales Draw?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Miller Ave over Gonzales Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.