US Bridges

Fdr 274 over Winters Bayou

Good

San Jacinto County, Texas · No Data Entered · Structure no. 081304000002007

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 274 over Winters Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Fdr 274 over Winters Bayou in San Jacinto County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 274
CrossesWinters Bayou
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 274
CountySan Jacinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.40541, -95.1612
Functional classRural 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 274 over Winters Bayou built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 274 over Winters 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 2023.

How much traffic does Fdr 274 over Winters Bayou carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fdr 274 over Winters Bayou?

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

Who owns Fdr 274 over Winters Bayou?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.