US Bridges

Old Voth Road over Lnva Canal

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of SH 287/69 · Structure no. 201240LC5096001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Voth Road over Lnva Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Old Voth Road over Lnva Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Voth Road
CrossesLnva Canal
Location0.15 MI W of SH 287/69
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.17708, -94.18817
Functional classUrban 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old Voth Road over Lnva Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Voth Road over Lnva 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 Old Voth Road over Lnva Canal carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Old Voth Road over Lnva Canal?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Old Voth Road over Lnva Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.