US Bridges

Earl ST over Atlantic Canal

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.01 MI S of FM 366 · Structure no. 201240F00120001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,340
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Earl ST over Atlantic Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Earl ST over Atlantic Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2,340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,340 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEarl ST
CrossesAtlantic Canal
Location0.01 MI S of FM 366
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.97519, -93.95409
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,340 (2015)
Projected traffic2,340 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Earl ST over Atlantic Canal built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Earl ST over Atlantic 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 Earl ST over Atlantic Canal carry?

About 2,340 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Earl ST over Atlantic Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Earl ST over Atlantic Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.