SH 65 over Spindletop Bayou
GoodChambers County, Texas · 2.9 MI E of FM 1410 · Structure no. 200360036801046
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,651
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 65 over Spindletop Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 65 over Spindletop Bayou in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,651 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 65 over Spindletop Bayou built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 65 over Spindletop 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SH 65 over Spindletop Bayou carry?
About 1,651 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 65 over Spindletop Bayou?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SH 65 over Spindletop Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.