US Bridges

Rice Beltway over Tributary Whites Bayou

Fair

Liberty County, Texas · 0.7 MI SW of US 90 · Structure no. 201460F00101001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rice Beltway over Tributary Whites Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rice Beltway over Tributary Whites Bayou in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 310 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRice Beltway
CrossesTributary Whites Bayou
Location0.7 MI SW of US 90
RouteCity Street 105
CountyLiberty County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.02397, -94.57613
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2015)
Projected traffic310 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Rice Beltway over Tributary Whites Bayou built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rice Beltway over Tributary Whites 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rice Beltway over Tributary Whites Bayou carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Rice Beltway over Tributary Whites Bayou?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Rice Beltway over Tributary Whites Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.