US Bridges

Rose Ave over Gonzales Draw

FairPosted for load

Stephens County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of US 180 · Structure no. 232150B00425001

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rose Ave over Gonzales Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rose 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRose Ave
CrossesGonzales Draw
Location0.10 MI N of US 180
RouteCity Street 0
CountyStephens County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75736, -98.90513
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (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 Rose Ave over Gonzales Draw built?

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

What condition is Rose 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 Rose Ave over Gonzales Draw carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rose Ave over Gonzales Draw?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Rose Ave over Gonzales Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.