US Bridges

FM 1011 over Josie Bayou

Fair

Liberty County, Texas · 1.80 MI NW of SH 146 · Structure no. 201460248201002

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,572
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1011 over Josie Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1011 over Josie Bayou in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,572 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,610 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1011
CrossesJosie Bayou
Location1.80 MI NW of SH 146
RouteState Highway 1011
CountyLiberty County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.11339, -94.77081
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,572 (2022)
Projected traffic2,610 by 2042
Trucks25%
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

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$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1011 over Josie Bayou built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1011 over Josie 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 1011 over Josie Bayou carry?

About 1,572 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 1011 over Josie Bayou?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1011 over Josie Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.