US Bridges

Layl DR over Abbotts Creek

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Liberty County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 201460C00385001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
615
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Layl DR over Abbotts Creek is a concrete other carrying Layl DR over Abbotts Creek in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 615 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,710 by 2037. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLayl DR
CrossesAbbotts Creek
Location0.4 MI S of US 90
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLiberty County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05144, -94.77056
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic615 (2021)
Projected traffic1,710 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$92,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Layl DR over Abbotts Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Layl DR over Abbotts Creek 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 Layl DR over Abbotts Creek carry?

About 615 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Layl DR over Abbotts Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Layl DR over Abbotts Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.