US Bridges

FM 365 over Lnva Canal

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of Spur 93 · Structure no. 201240093201009

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,270
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 365 over Lnva Canal is a concrete culvert carrying FM 365 over Lnva Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 17,270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,460 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 365
CrossesLnva Canal
Location0.05 MI E of Spur 93
RouteState Highway 365
StateTexas
Coordinates29.91938, -94.01945
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,270 (2022)
Projected traffic9,460 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 365 over Lnva Canal built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 365 over Lnva Canal 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 FM 365 over Lnva Canal carry?

About 17,270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 365 over Lnva Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FM 365 over Lnva Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.