Old Wells HWY over Red Bayou Trib
FairAngelina County, Texas · 0.8 MI SE of US 69 · Structure no. 110030AA0103001
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 43
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Wells HWY over Red Bayou Trib is a concrete slab carrying Old Wells HWY over Red Bayou Trib in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Wells HWY over Red Bayou Trib built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Wells HWY over Red Bayou Trib 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Old Wells HWY over Red Bayou Trib carry?
About 43 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old Wells HWY over Red Bayou Trib?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Old Wells HWY over Red Bayou Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.