US Bridges

Bailey RD over Whites Bayou (barrow Sl)

PoorPosted for load

Chambers County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of FM 2041 · Structure no. 200360AA0143001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
92 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
454
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailey RD over Whites Bayou (barrow Sl) is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bailey RD over Whites Bayou (barrow Sl) in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 454 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBailey RD
CrossesWhites Bayou (barrow Sl)
Location0.35 MI E of FM 2041
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82086, -94.65039
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic454 (2015)
Projected traffic60 by 2035
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$53,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bailey RD over Whites Bayou (barrow Sl) built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bailey RD over Whites Bayou (barrow Sl) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Bailey RD over Whites Bayou (barrow Sl) carry?

About 454 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Bailey RD over Whites Bayou (barrow Sl)?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey RD over Whites Bayou (barrow Sl)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.