US Bridges

9th Ave over Texaco Fresh Water Canal

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.4 MI NW of JCT SH 73 · Structure no. 201240C01535003

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,456
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

9th Ave over Texaco Fresh Water Canal is a concrete culvert carrying 9th Ave over Texaco Fresh Water Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 14,456 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,238 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries9th Ave
CrossesTexaco Fresh Water Canal
Location0.4 MI NW of JCT SH 73
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.92957, -93.95102
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,456 (2019)
Projected traffic20,238 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState 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 9th Ave over Texaco Fresh Water Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9th Ave over Texaco Fresh Water 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 9th Ave over Texaco Fresh Water Canal carry?

About 14,456 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 9th Ave over Texaco Fresh Water Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns 9th Ave over Texaco Fresh Water Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.