SH 238 over Lynn Bayou
GoodCalhoun County, Texas · 1.02 MI S of SH 35 · Structure no. 130290017915076
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,605
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 238 over Lynn Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 238 over Lynn Bayou in Calhoun County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7,605 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,410 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 238 over Lynn Bayou built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 238 over Lynn 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SH 238 over Lynn Bayou carry?
About 7,605 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 238 over Lynn Bayou?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns SH 238 over Lynn Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.