US Bridges

Dabney Bottom RD over Winters Bayou Relief

Good

San Jacinto County, Texas · 2.10 MI SW of FM 945 · Structure no. 112040AA0294001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
362
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dabney Bottom RD over Winters Bayou Relief is a concrete culvert carrying Dabney Bottom RD over Winters Bayou Relief in San Jacinto County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 362 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesDabney Bottom RD
CrossesWinters Bayou Relief
Location2.10 MI SW of FM 945
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.51917, -95.25492
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 inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic362 (2023)
Projected traffic624 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Dabney Bottom RD over Winters Bayou Relief built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dabney Bottom RD over Winters Bayou Relief 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Dabney Bottom RD over Winters Bayou Relief carry?

About 362 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dabney Bottom RD over Winters Bayou Relief?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Dabney Bottom RD over Winters Bayou Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.