US Bridges

Shelton Ave over Gonzales Draw

Good

Stephens County, Texas · 3.0 Miles E of US 183 · Structure no. 232150B00450002

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
759
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shelton Ave over Gonzales Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Shelton 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 759 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,063 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesShelton Ave
CrossesGonzales Draw
Location3.0 Miles E of US 183
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75612, -98.91347
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic759 (2013)
Projected traffic1,063 by 2033
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 Shelton Ave over Gonzales Draw built?

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

What condition is Shelton 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 Shelton Ave over Gonzales Draw carry?

About 759 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shelton Ave over Gonzales Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Shelton Ave over Gonzales Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.