US Bridges

Edgemont LN over Port Arthur FR Wtr Canal

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.01 MI W of Spurlock RD · Structure no. 201240E00528001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgemont LN over Port Arthur FR Wtr Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Edgemont LN over Port Arthur FR Wtr Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 740 vehicles a day, projected to reach 740 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEdgemont LN
CrossesPort Arthur FR Wtr Canal
Location0.01 MI W of Spurlock RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98486, -94.01233
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2015)
Projected traffic740 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edgemont LN over Port Arthur FR Wtr Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edgemont LN over Port Arthur FR Wtr 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Edgemont LN over Port Arthur FR Wtr Canal carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Edgemont LN over Port Arthur FR Wtr Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Edgemont LN over Port Arthur FR Wtr Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.