US Bridges

Holmes Ave over Port Arthur FR Wtr Canal

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of Viterbo RD · Structure no. 201240AA0403001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
668
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holmes Ave over Port Arthur FR Wtr Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Holmes Ave over Port Arthur FR Wtr Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 668 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 935 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHolmes Ave
CrossesPort Arthur FR Wtr Canal
Location0.15 MI W of Viterbo RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96393, -94.02599
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJune 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic668 (2019)
Projected traffic935 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holmes Ave over Port Arthur FR Wtr Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holmes Ave over Port Arthur FR Wtr 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Holmes Ave over Port Arthur FR Wtr Canal carry?

About 668 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Holmes Ave over Port Arthur FR Wtr Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Holmes Ave over Port Arthur FR Wtr Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.