US Bridges

Dishman Road over Neches Canal

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 3.4 MI W of FM 364 · Structure no. 201240AA0110002

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
120 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dishman Road over Neches Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Dishman Road over Neches Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 690 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesDishman Road
CrossesNeches Canal
Location3.4 MI W of FM 364
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.10576, -94.23398
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2015)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Dishman Road over Neches Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dishman Road over Neches 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 Dishman Road over Neches Canal carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Dishman Road over Neches Canal?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Dishman Road over Neches Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.