US Bridges

S 1st Ave over Texas Bayou

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 1.5 MI S of FM 3322 · Structure no. 201240C00441001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,780
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 1st Ave over Texas Bayou is a prestressed concrete other carrying S 1st Ave over Texas Bayou in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,780 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,780 by 2035. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesS 1st Ave
CrossesTexas Bayou
Location1.5 MI S of FM 3322
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71116, -93.85996
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,780 (2015)
Projected traffic1,780 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 S 1st Ave over Texas Bayou built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 1st Ave over Texas Bayou 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 S 1st Ave over Texas Bayou carry?

About 1,780 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is S 1st Ave over Texas Bayou?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S 1st Ave over Texas Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.