US Bridges

FM 2296 over Winters Bayou

Fair

Walker County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of FM 2929 · Structure no. 172360213501002

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,520
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2296 over Winters Bayou is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 2296 over Winters Bayou in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 2,520 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,175 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2296
CrossesWinters Bayou
Location0.2 MI N of FM 2929
RouteState Highway 2296
CountyWalker County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.66529, -95.45363
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,520 (2020)
Projected traffic3,175 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2296 over Winters Bayou built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2296 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2296 over Winters Bayou carry?

About 2,520 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 2296 over Winters Bayou?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2296 over Winters Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.