US Bridges

N Bayer RD over Houston L&p Canal

FairPosted for load

Chambers County, Texas · 0.75 MI NW of FM 1405 · Structure no. 200360AA0365001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
245 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,470
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Bayer RD over Houston L&p Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Bayer RD over Houston L&p Canal in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,470 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,535 by 2035. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN Bayer RD
CrossesHouston L&p Canal
Location0.75 MI NW of FM 1405
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChambers County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.75039, -94.91114
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,470 (2015)
Projected traffic4,535 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Bayer RD over Houston L&p Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Bayer RD over Houston L&p Canal 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 N Bayer RD over Houston L&p Canal carry?

About 2,470 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is N Bayer RD over Houston L&p Canal?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N Bayer RD over Houston L&p Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.