US Bridges

FM 834 over E Fork Long Island Bayou

Fair

Liberty County, Texas · 3.60 MI NE of SH 146 · Structure no. 201460114601001

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
3,121
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 834 over E Fork Long Island Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying FM 834 over E Fork Long Island Bayou in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 90 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 3,121 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,619 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 834
CrossesE Fork Long Island Bayou
Location3.60 MI NE of SH 146
RouteState Highway 834
CountyLiberty County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.16704, -94.68252
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans12
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,121 (2022)
Projected traffic4,619 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 834 over E Fork Long Island Bayou built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is FM 834 over E Fork Long Island Bayou 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 834 over E Fork Long Island Bayou carry?

About 3,121 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 834 over E Fork Long Island Bayou?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FM 834 over E Fork Long Island Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.