SH 61 over Devers Canal
GoodLiberty County, Texas · 4.2 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 201460024201009
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,017
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 61 over Devers Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SH 61 over Devers Canal in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 85 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 2,017 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,120 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 61 over Devers Canal built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is SH 61 over Devers 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SH 61 over Devers Canal carry?
About 2,017 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 61 over Devers Canal?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.
Who owns SH 61 over Devers Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.