US Bridges

Meche RD over Whites Bayou

Good

Liberty County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of Gates ST · Structure no. 201460AA0050001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meche RD over Whites Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Meche RD over Whites Bayou in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 76 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2037. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMeche RD
CrossesWhites Bayou
Location0.2 MI W of Gates ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.03061, -94.59487
Functional classRural 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2016)
Projected traffic76 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Meche RD over Whites Bayou built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meche RD over Whites Bayou 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 2023.

How much traffic does Meche RD over Whites Bayou carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Meche RD over Whites Bayou?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Meche RD over Whites Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.