US Bridges

Eagle Ferry RD over West Fork Double Bayou

Good

Chambers County, Texas · 0.55 MI E of FM 563 · Structure no. 200360AA0159001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
243 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
298
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagle Ferry RD over West Fork Double Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eagle Ferry RD over West Fork Double Bayou in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 298 vehicles a day, projected to reach 900 by 2035. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEagle Ferry RD
CrossesWest Fork Double Bayou
Location0.55 MI E of FM 563
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChambers County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67553, -94.66641
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic298 (2016)
Projected traffic900 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eagle Ferry RD over West Fork Double Bayou built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eagle Ferry RD over West Fork Double 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 Eagle Ferry RD over West Fork Double Bayou carry?

About 298 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Eagle Ferry RD over West Fork Double Bayou?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Eagle Ferry RD over West Fork Double Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.