US Bridges

FM 9 over Paw Paw Bayou Relief

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 1.80 MI N of US 80 · Structure no. 191030234002007

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,247
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 9 over Paw Paw Bayou Relief is a concrete culvert carrying FM 9 over Paw Paw Bayou Relief in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 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 1,247 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,780 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 9
CrossesPaw Paw Bayou Relief
Location1.80 MI N of US 80
RouteState Highway 9
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.50516, -94.06462
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,247 (2020)
Projected traffic1,780 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 9 over Paw Paw Bayou Relief built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is FM 9 over Paw Paw Bayou Relief 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 9 over Paw Paw Bayou Relief carry?

About 1,247 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 9 over Paw Paw Bayou Relief?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns FM 9 over Paw Paw Bayou Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.