US Bridges

FM 2024 over Housen Bayou

Good

Sabine County, Texas · 2.25 MI SW of SH 184 · Structure no. 112020187801001

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
246
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2024 over Housen Bayou is a concrete slab carrying FM 2024 over Housen Bayou in Sabine County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 246 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2024
CrossesHousen Bayou
Location2.25 MI SW of SH 184
RouteState Highway 2024
CountySabine County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.33317, -93.93722
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2020)
Projected traffic325 by 2040
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2024 over Housen Bayou built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2024 over Housen 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2024 over Housen Bayou carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is FM 2024 over Housen Bayou?

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

Who owns FM 2024 over Housen Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.