US Bridges

Flint ST over Adams Bayou Tributary

Good

Orange County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of Western Ave · Structure no. 201810E00170001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
434
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flint ST over Adams Bayou Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Flint ST over Adams Bayou Tributary in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 434 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2037. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFlint ST
CrossesAdams Bayou Tributary
Location0.30 MI S of Western Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.07927, -93.75384
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 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 width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic434 (2016)
Projected traffic610 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Flint ST over Adams Bayou Tributary built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flint ST over Adams Bayou Tributary 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Flint ST over Adams Bayou Tributary carry?

About 434 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Flint ST over Adams Bayou Tributary?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Flint ST over Adams Bayou Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.