US Bridges

West Railroad RD over Lnva Canal

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.80 MI W of Broadway RD · Structure no. 201240AA0131001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
89 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
362
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Railroad RD over Lnva Canal is a concrete culvert carrying West Railroad RD over Lnva Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 362 vehicles a day, projected to reach 650 by 2035. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Railroad RD
CrossesLnva Canal
Location0.80 MI W of Broadway RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0464, -94.3497
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic362 (2022)
Projected traffic650 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 West Railroad RD over Lnva Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Railroad RD 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 West Railroad RD over Lnva Canal carry?

About 362 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is West Railroad RD over Lnva Canal?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns West Railroad RD over Lnva Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.