US Bridges

Parks Ave over Gonzales Draw

Fair

Stephens County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of US 180 · Structure no. 232150B00380001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,660
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parks Ave over Gonzales Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Parks Ave over Gonzales Draw in Stephens County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 2,660 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesParks Ave
CrossesGonzales Draw
Location0.05 MI N of US 180
RouteCity Street 0
CountyStephens County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75587, -98.91126
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,660 (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 Parks Ave over Gonzales Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parks 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 Parks Ave over Gonzales Draw carry?

About 2,660 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Parks Ave over Gonzales Draw?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Parks Ave over Gonzales Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.