US Bridges

CR 109 over Whites Bayou

Good

Liberty County, Texas · 0.86 MI E of SH 61 · Structure no. 201460AA0206002

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 109 over Whites Bayou is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 109 over Whites Bayou in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 109
CrossesWhites Bayou
Location0.86 MI E of SH 61
RouteCounty Highway 109
CountyLiberty County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96883, -94.58253
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2016)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 109 over Whites Bayou built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 109 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 109 over Whites Bayou carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 109 over Whites Bayou?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 109 over Whites Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.