US Bridges

South 12th Street over Main B Canal

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.13 MI NW of Ave H · Structure no. 201240LR3943001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
602
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South 12th Street over Main B Canal is a concrete culvert carrying South 12th Street over Main B Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 602 vehicles a day, projected to reach 843 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth 12th Street
CrossesMain B Canal
Location0.13 MI NW of Ave H
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.97136, -93.98442
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic602 (2019)
Projected traffic843 by 2039
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 South 12th Street over Main B Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is South 12th Street over Main B 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 South 12th Street over Main B Canal carry?

About 602 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is South 12th Street over Main B Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns South 12th Street over Main B Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.