FM 415 over Bear Bayou
GoodShelby County, Texas · 5.95 MI S of SH 87 · Structure no. 112100012308058
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 415 over Bear Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 415 over Bear Bayou in Shelby County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 415 over Bear Bayou built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 415 over Bear 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FM 415 over Bear Bayou carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FM 415 over Bear Bayou?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 415 over Bear Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.