US Bridges

Bayou Bend RD over Housen Bayou Tributary

Fair

Sabine County, Texas · 0.10 MI NE of FM 83 · Structure no. 112020AA0251001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayou Bend RD over Housen Bayou Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Bayou Bend RD over Housen Bayou Tributary in Sabine County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBayou Bend RD
CrossesHousen Bayou Tributary
Location0.10 MI NE of FM 83
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySabine County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.32198, -93.88009
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2035
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bayou Bend RD over Housen Bayou Tributary built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bayou Bend RD over Housen Bayou Tributary 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Bayou Bend RD over Housen Bayou Tributary carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Bayou Bend RD over Housen Bayou Tributary?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bayou Bend RD over Housen Bayou Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.