US Bridges

Lawrence RD over Jarboe Bayou

Fair

Galveston County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of FM 2094 · Structure no. 120850AA0269001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,980
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawrence RD over Jarboe Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Lawrence RD over Jarboe Bayou in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,980 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLawrence RD
CrossesJarboe Bayou
Location0.5 MI S of FM 2094
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53404, -95.03481
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,980 (2011)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2031
Trucks15%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$28,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lawrence RD over Jarboe Bayou built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawrence RD over Jarboe 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lawrence RD over Jarboe Bayou carry?

About 1,980 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Lawrence RD over Jarboe Bayou?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lawrence RD over Jarboe Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.