US Bridges

E Marsh Access RD over Rdsd Ditch/Marsh Drain

Good

Chambers County, Texas · Oil Field Road · Structure no. 000021521-00181

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

E Marsh Access RD over Rdsd Ditch/Marsh Drain is a prestressed concrete slab carrying E Marsh Access RD over Rdsd Ditch/Marsh Drain in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesE Marsh Access RD
CrossesRdsd Ditch/Marsh Drain
LocationOil Field Road
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60817, -94.43033
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2022)
Projected traffic1 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 E Marsh Access RD over Rdsd Ditch/Marsh Drain built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Marsh Access RD over Rdsd Ditch/Marsh Drain 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does E Marsh Access RD over Rdsd Ditch/Marsh Drain carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E Marsh Access RD over Rdsd Ditch/Marsh Drain?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns E Marsh Access RD over Rdsd Ditch/Marsh Drain?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.