US Bridges

FM 3230 over Ayish Bayou

Good

San Augustine County, Texas · 2.25 MI N of Lp 547 · Structure no. 112030335001001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
464
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3230 over Ayish Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3230 over Ayish Bayou in San Augustine County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 464 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 3230
CrossesAyish Bayou
Location2.25 MI N of Lp 547
RouteState Highway 3230
StateTexas
Coordinates31.56127, -94.11446
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic464 (2020)
Projected traffic650 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3230 over Ayish Bayou built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3230 over Ayish 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3230 over Ayish Bayou carry?

About 464 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 3230 over Ayish Bayou?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3230 over Ayish Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.