FM 521 over Canoe Bayou

Fair Condition70 years old229 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyMatagorda
Location0.10 Mi SW Of FM 2540
CarriesFM 521
CrossesCanoe Bayou
Coordinates28.88160, -95.79452

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Culvert6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length26.9 ft (8.2 m)
Max Span5.9 ft (1.8 m)
Deck Area62.3 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1956

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic229 (2021)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2022
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number131580084705010

Nearby Bridges

FM 521 over Live Oak Bayou 0.8 mi Fair Hawkinsville RD over Live Oak Bayou 0.8 mi Good Ashcraft Rd/cr 172 over Live Oak Bayou 2.3 mi Good FM 521 over Draw 2.7 mi Good Bates Rd/cr 170 over Live Oak Bayou 3.8 mi Good FM 521 over Draw 4.0 mi Fair Grisham Rd/cr 152 over Caney Creek 4.6 mi Good FM 521 over Peyton Creek 4.6 mi Fair FM 521 over Dead Slough 4.7 mi Good