US Bridges

Addison ST over Red Bayou

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 0.6 MI SW of SH 8 · Structure no. 190190H00010001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
287
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Addison ST over Red Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Addison ST over Red Bayou in Bowie 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 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 287 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 229 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAddison ST
CrossesRed Bayou
Location0.6 MI SW of SH 8
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.47955, -94.41352
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic287 (2018)
Projected traffic229 by 2033
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Addison ST over Red Bayou built?

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

What condition is Addison ST over Red Bayou 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Addison ST over Red Bayou carry?

About 287 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Addison ST over Red Bayou?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Addison ST over Red Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.