US Bridges

Dabney Bottom RD over Winters Bayou

Fair

San Jacinto County, Texas · 2.40 MI SW of FM 945 · Structure no. 112040AA0294002

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

About this bridge

Dabney Bottom RD over Winters Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Dabney Bottom RD over Winters Bayou 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 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 362 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesDabney Bottom RD
CrossesWinters Bayou
Location2.40 MI SW of FM 945
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Jacinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.51648, -95.25896
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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
CrossesWaterway
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 built?

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

What condition is Dabney Bottom RD 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 June 2023.

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

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

How long is Dabney Bottom RD over Winters Bayou?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Dabney Bottom RD over Winters Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.