US Bridges

Dodge Oakhurst RD over East San Jacinto River

Fair

Walker County, Texas · 1.8 MI E of FM 405 · Structure no. 172360AA0174001

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dodge Oakhurst RD over East San Jacinto River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dodge Oakhurst RD over East San Jacinto River in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 28 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2028. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDodge Oakhurst RD
CrossesEast San Jacinto River
Location1.8 MI E of FM 405
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.74408, -95.36944
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic100 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Dodge Oakhurst RD over East San Jacinto River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Dodge Oakhurst RD over East 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Dodge Oakhurst RD over East San Jacinto River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Dodge Oakhurst RD over East San Jacinto River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Dodge Oakhurst RD over East San Jacinto River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.