FM 1409 over Ciwa (lynchberg) Canal

Fair Condition54 years old4,698 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyLiberty
Location7.2 Mi S Of US 90
CarriesFM 1409
CrossesCiwa (lynchberg) Canal
Coordinates29.95031, -94.84352

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length116.1 ft (35.4 m)
Max Span42.0 ft (12.8 m)
Deck Width50.2 ft (15.3 m)
Deck Area541.6 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1972

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,698 (2022)
Truck Traffic14%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number201460076202006

Nearby Bridges

FM 1409 over Big Ditch 1.6 mi Good FM 1409 over Old River Drain 3.6 mi Good SH 146 over West Prong 3.8 mi Good SH 146 over Dayton Canal 3.8 mi Good FM 1413 over Draw 4.0 mi Good SH 146 over East Prong Old River 4.6 mi Fair SH 146 NB over Cwa (lynchburg) Canal 4.8 mi Good SH 146 SB over Cwa (lynchburg) Canal 4.8 mi Fair FM 1409 over Drainage Ditch 4.9 mi Good FM 1409 over Little Caney Creek 5.0 mi Good