US Bridges

25th Street over Crane Bayou Lateral

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of SH 87 · Structure no. 201240050804475

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,991
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

25th Street over Crane Bayou Lateral is a concrete culvert carrying 25th Street over Crane Bayou Lateral in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 3,991 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,620 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries25th Street
CrossesCrane Bayou Lateral
Location0.6 MI W of SH 87
RouteState Highway 73
StateTexas
Coordinates29.94122, -93.90225
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,991 (2016)
Projected traffic2,620 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 25th Street over Crane Bayou Lateral built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 25th Street over Crane Bayou Lateral 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 25th Street over Crane Bayou Lateral carry?

About 3,991 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 25th Street over Crane Bayou Lateral?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns 25th Street over Crane Bayou Lateral?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.