US Bridges

Spurlock RD over Pt Arthur FR Water Canal

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Texas · 1.0 MI NE of IH 10 · Structure no. 201240AA9688002

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,845
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spurlock RD over Pt Arthur FR Water Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Spurlock RD over Pt Arthur FR Water Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 52 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,845 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,983 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSpurlock RD
CrossesPt Arthur FR Water Canal
Location1.0 MI NE of IH 10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98317, -94.01346
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,845 (2019)
Projected traffic10,983 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spurlock RD over Pt Arthur FR Water Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Spurlock RD over Pt Arthur FR Water 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Spurlock RD over Pt Arthur FR Water Canal carry?

About 7,845 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Spurlock RD over Pt Arthur FR Water Canal?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Spurlock RD over Pt Arthur FR Water Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.