US Bridges

Atlantic RD over Star Lake Ditch

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.9 MI NW of FM 366 · Structure no. 201240AA0410001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
859
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atlantic RD over Star Lake Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Atlantic RD over Star Lake Ditch in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 859 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,795 by 2035. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAtlantic RD
CrossesStar Lake Ditch
Location0.9 MI NW of FM 366
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96927, -93.91457
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic859 (2018)
Projected traffic1,795 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$73,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Atlantic RD over Star Lake Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atlantic RD over Star Lake Ditch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Atlantic RD over Star Lake Ditch carry?

About 859 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Atlantic RD over Star Lake Ditch?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Atlantic RD over Star Lake Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.