US Bridges

Butch Arthur RD over E Fork San Jacinto River

Fair

San Jacinto County, Texas · 2.7 MI E of FM 945 · Structure no. 112040AA0263002

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
312
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butch Arthur RD over E Fork San Jacinto River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Butch Arthur RD over E Fork San Jacinto River in San Jacinto County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 312 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 437 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesButch Arthur RD
CrossesE Fork San Jacinto River
Location2.7 MI E of FM 945
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.54285, -95.17799
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic312 (2018)
Projected traffic437 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Butch Arthur RD over E Fork San Jacinto River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butch Arthur RD over E Fork San Jacinto River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Butch Arthur RD over E Fork San Jacinto River carry?

About 312 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Butch Arthur RD over E Fork San Jacinto River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Butch Arthur RD over E Fork San Jacinto River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.