US Bridges

N Smith Ave over Gonzales Draw

FairPosted for load

Stephens County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of US 180 · Structure no. 232150B00455001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Smith Ave over Gonzales Draw is a concrete culvert carrying N Smith 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 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Smith Ave
CrossesGonzales Draw
Location0.10 MI N of US 180
RouteCity Street 0
CountyStephens County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75751, -98.90881
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2013)
Projected traffic500 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$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Smith Ave over Gonzales Draw built?

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

What condition is N Smith 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 N Smith Ave over Gonzales Draw carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N Smith Ave over Gonzales Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns N Smith Ave over Gonzales Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.