US Bridges

Old Gay Hill RD over BNSF RR

Fair

Washington County, Texas · 2.85 MI NW of SH 36 · Structure no. 172390AA0170002

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Gay Hill RD over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Gay Hill RD over BNSF RR in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2038. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Gay Hill RD
CrossesBNSF RR
Location2.85 MI NW of SH 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21395, -96.44661
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2018)
Projected traffic140 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old Gay Hill RD over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Gay Hill RD over BNSF RR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Old Gay Hill RD over BNSF RR carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Old Gay Hill RD over BNSF RR?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old Gay Hill RD over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.