US Bridges

FM 2354 over H L & P Canal

Fair

Chambers County, Texas · 2.5 MI SE of FM 565 · Structure no. 200360224202004

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
212 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,856
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2354 over H L & P Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2354 over H L & P Canal in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 55 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 3,856 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,470 by 2033. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2354
CrossesH L & P Canal
Location2.5 MI SE of FM 565
RouteState Highway 2354
CountyChambers County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.75416, -94.85421
Functional classUrban 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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,856 (2022)
Projected traffic5,470 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2354 over H L & P Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is FM 2354 over H L & P Canal 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 FM 2354 over H L & P Canal carry?

About 3,856 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 2354 over H L & P Canal?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2354 over H L & P Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.