US Bridges

Moore Road over Lnva Canal

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.80 MI N of Sour Lake RD · Structure no. 201240AA0109001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
139 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
941
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moore Road over Lnva Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Moore Road over Lnva Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 941 vehicles a day, projected to reach 970 by 2035. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesMoore Road
CrossesLnva Canal
Location0.80 MI N of Sour Lake RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09951, -94.27534
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic941 (2022)
Projected traffic970 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Moore Road over Lnva Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moore Road over Lnva Canal 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Moore Road over Lnva Canal carry?

About 941 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Moore Road over Lnva Canal?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Moore Road over Lnva Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.