US Bridges

Four Notch RD over Winters Bayou

Good

Walker County, Texas · 1.2 MI SE of FM 2296 · Structure no. 172360AA0209007

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
157
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Four Notch RD over Winters Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Four Notch RD over Winters Bayou in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 157 vehicles a day, projected to reach 270 by 2028. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFour Notch RD
CrossesWinters Bayou
Location1.2 MI SE of FM 2296
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.65277, -95.44096
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2022)
Projected traffic270 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Four Notch RD over Winters Bayou built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Four Notch RD over Winters 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Four Notch RD over Winters Bayou carry?

About 157 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Four Notch RD over Winters Bayou?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Four Notch RD over Winters Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.