US Bridges

4th Street over Atlantic Canal

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.2 MI NE FM 366 · Structure no. 201240F00120008

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th Street over Atlantic Canal is a concrete culvert carrying 4th Street over Atlantic Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries4th Street
CrossesAtlantic Canal
Location0.2 MI NE FM 366
RouteCity Street 4
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98424, -93.9749
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 4th Street over Atlantic Canal built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th Street over Atlantic 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 4th Street over Atlantic Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 4th Street over Atlantic Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns 4th Street over Atlantic Canal?

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