US Bridges

N Fulton ST over Baughman Slough

Fair

Wharton County, Texas · 0.1 MI SW of CO RD 144 · Structure no. 132410AA1288001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
219
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Fulton ST over Baughman Slough is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Fulton ST over Baughman Slough in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 219 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Fulton ST
CrossesBaughman Slough
Location0.1 MI SW of CO RD 144
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.34369, -96.08722
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2022)
Projected traffic345 by 2042
Trucks3%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Fulton ST over Baughman Slough built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Fulton ST over Baughman Slough 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does N Fulton ST over Baughman Slough carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Fulton ST over Baughman Slough?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns N Fulton ST over Baughman Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.