US Bridges

Re 255 over Devils Slough

Good

Jasper County, Texas · 4.4 MI SW of SH 63 · Structure no. 201220087701021

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
615
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Re 255 over Devils Slough is a concrete culvert carrying Re 255 over Devils Slough in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 615 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesRe 255
CrossesDevils Slough
Location4.4 MI SW of SH 63
RouteState Highway 255
StateTexas
Coordinates30.98073, -94.2121
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic615 (2022)
Projected traffic950 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Re 255 over Devils Slough built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Re 255 over Devils Slough 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Re 255 over Devils Slough carry?

About 615 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Re 255 over Devils Slough?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Re 255 over Devils Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.