US Bridges

Cheeseland RD over Red Bayou

Good

Angelina County, Texas · 2.8 MI NW of SH 7 · Structure no. 110030AA0105003

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
123
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cheeseland RD over Red Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Cheeseland RD over Red Bayou in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCheeseland RD
CrossesRed Bayou
Location2.8 MI NW of SH 7
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateTexas
Coordinates31.46446, -94.91737
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2018)
Projected traffic172 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Cheeseland RD over Red Bayou built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cheeseland RD over Red Bayou 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Cheeseland RD over Red Bayou carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cheeseland RD over Red Bayou?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cheeseland RD over Red Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.