US Bridges

SH 65 over E Fork Double Bayou

Fair

Chambers County, Texas · 1.1 MI E of FM 1724 · Structure no. 200360036801038

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,585
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 65 over E Fork Double Bayou is a concrete slab carrying SH 65 over E Fork Double Bayou in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,585 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 65
CrossesE Fork Double Bayou
Location1.1 MI E of FM 1724
RouteState Highway 65
CountyChambers County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.79003, -94.55441
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,585 (2022)
Projected traffic920 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 65 over E Fork Double Bayou built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 65 over E Fork Double 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 SH 65 over E Fork Double Bayou carry?

About 1,585 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 65 over E Fork Double Bayou?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 65 over E Fork Double Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.