US Bridges

SH 150 over Winters Bayou

Fair

San Jacinto County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of FM 2693 · Structure no. 112040039502016

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
303 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,428
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 150 over Winters Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 150 over Winters Bayou in San Jacinto County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 2,428 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,880 by 2033. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 150
CrossesWinters Bayou
Location0.5 MI W of FM 2693
RouteState Highway 150
CountySan Jacinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.54524, -95.29093
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadOther
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,428 (2020)
Projected traffic3,880 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 150 over Winters Bayou built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 150 over Winters Bayou 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 150 over Winters Bayou carry?

About 2,428 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 150 over Winters Bayou?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 150 over Winters Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.