US Bridges

Fairview RD over Oyster Bayou

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Chambers County, Texas · 6.25 MI E of FM 562 · Structure no. 200360AA0155001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview RD over Oyster Bayou is a concrete other carrying Fairview RD over Oyster 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 330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 480 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFairview RD
CrossesOyster Bayou
Location6.25 MI E of FM 562
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChambers County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73214, -94.53161
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2015)
Projected traffic480 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairview RD over Oyster Bayou built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairview RD over Oyster 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Fairview RD over Oyster Bayou carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Fairview RD over Oyster Bayou?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fairview RD over Oyster Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.