Clam Lake Road over Ten-Mile Cut/Salt Bayou
PoorJefferson County, Texas · Clam Lake Road · Structure no. 000021525-00012
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 149 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Fish and Wildlife
About this bridge
Clam Lake Road over Ten-Mile Cut/Salt Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clam Lake Road over Ten-Mile Cut/Salt Bayou in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 75 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Clam Lake Road over Ten-Mile Cut/Salt Bayou built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Clam Lake Road over Ten-Mile Cut/Salt Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Clam Lake Road over Ten-Mile Cut/Salt Bayou carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Clam Lake Road over Ten-Mile Cut/Salt Bayou?
The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Clam Lake Road over Ten-Mile Cut/Salt Bayou?
It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.