US Bridges

CR 133N over Devers Canal

Fair

Liberty County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of FM 563 · Structure no. 201460AA0326002

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
398
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 133N over Devers Canal is a concrete other carrying CR 133N over Devers Canal in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 398 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2037. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 133N
CrossesDevers Canal
Location0.7 MI W of FM 563
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLiberty County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96946, -94.7423
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic398 (2016)
Projected traffic560 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$28,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 133N over Devers Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 133N over Devers Canal 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 133N over Devers Canal carry?

About 398 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 133N over Devers Canal?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 133N over Devers Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.