US Bridges

W Bay RD over Cedar Bayou Tributary

FairPosted for load

Chambers County, Texas · 0.95 MI N of FM 99 · Structure no. 200360AA0365002

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,470
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Bay RD over Cedar Bayou Tributary is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Bay RD over Cedar Bayou Tributary in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 4,540 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW Bay RD
CrossesCedar Bayou Tributary
Location0.95 MI N of FM 99
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChambers County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.74023, -94.92147
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,470 (2015)
Projected traffic4,540 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Bay RD over Cedar Bayou Tributary built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Bay RD over Cedar Bayou Tributary 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 W Bay RD over Cedar Bayou Tributary carry?

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

How long is W Bay RD over Cedar Bayou Tributary?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns W Bay RD over Cedar Bayou Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.