US Bridges

FM 1941 over West Fork East Bay Bayou

Good

Chambers County, Texas · 4.0 MI W of SH 124 · Structure no. 200360158002004

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1941 over West Fork East Bay Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1941 over West Fork East Bay Bayou in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1941
CrossesWest Fork East Bay Bayou
Location4.0 MI W of SH 124
RouteState Highway 1941
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70432, -94.43773
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2022)
Projected traffic230 by 2033
Trucks9%
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

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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1941 over West Fork East Bay Bayou built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1941 over West Fork East Bay 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 FM 1941 over West Fork East Bay Bayou carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1941 over West Fork East Bay Bayou?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1941 over West Fork East Bay Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.