US Bridges

SH 21 over RR & Ayish Byu & City ST

Fair

San Augustine County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of US 96 · Structure no. 112030011810076

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
980 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 21 over RR & Ayish Byu & City ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 21 over RR & Ayish Byu & City ST in San Augustine 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 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 93% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,819 by 2040. The structure is 980 ft (298.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 21
CrossesRR & Ayish Byu & City ST
Location0.60 MI E of US 96
RouteState Highway 21
StateTexas
Coordinates31.53001, -94.11442
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length980 ft (298.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2024)
Projected traffic7,819 by 2040
Trucks93%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 21 over RR & Ayish Byu & City ST built?

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

What condition is SH 21 over RR & Ayish Byu & City ST 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 21 over RR & Ayish Byu & City ST carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 93% are trucks.

How long is SH 21 over RR & Ayish Byu & City ST?

The structure is 980 ft (298.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 21 over RR & Ayish Byu & City ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.