US Bridges

Lakewood DR over Lake Galahad

Good

Tyler County, Texas · 1 MI SW of Chanticleer DR · Structure no. 202290E00201001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
131
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakewood DR over Lake Galahad is a concrete slab carrying Lakewood DR over Lake Galahad in Tyler County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 131 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLakewood DR
CrossesLake Galahad
Location1 MI SW of Chanticleer DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.67572, -94.41945
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2020)
Projected traffic196 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Lakewood DR over Lake Galahad built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakewood DR over Lake Galahad 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lakewood DR over Lake Galahad carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lakewood DR over Lake Galahad?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lakewood DR over Lake Galahad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.