US Bridges

Hankamer Loop RD over Whites Bayou

Good

Chambers County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of SH 61 · Structure no. 200360AA0192001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
349
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hankamer Loop RD over Whites Bayou is a concrete other carrying Hankamer Loop RD over Whites 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 349 vehicles a day, projected to reach 370 by 2035. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesHankamer Loop RD
CrossesWhites Bayou
Location0.70 MI E of SH 61
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChambers County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.88612, -94.60178
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic349 (2016)
Projected traffic370 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$103,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hankamer Loop RD over Whites Bayou built?

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

What condition is Hankamer Loop RD over Whites 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 Hankamer Loop RD over Whites Bayou carry?

About 349 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Hankamer Loop RD over Whites Bayou?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hankamer Loop RD over Whites Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.