US Bridges

Fairview RD over Double Bayou

Fair

Chambers County, Texas · 3.05 MI E of FM 562 · Structure no. 200360AA0155002

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

About this bridge

Fairview RD over Double Bayou is a concrete other carrying Fairview RD over Double 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 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 330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 525 by 2035. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFairview RD
CrossesDouble Bayou
Location3.05 MI E of FM 562
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChambers County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73136, -94.58328
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2015)
Projected traffic525 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$145,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairview RD over Double Bayou built?

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

What condition is Fairview RD over Double Bayou 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Fairview RD over Double Bayou carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Fairview RD over Double Bayou?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Fairview RD over Double Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.