FM 83 over Ayish Bayou
San Augustine County, Texas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- FM 83 over Ayish Bayou in San Augustine County, Texas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,134 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 45 of the 94 inventoried bridges in San Augustine County rated good (47.9%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 500 ft |
| Location | 1.5 mi East of FM 705 |
| NBI structure number | 112030263701008 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Texas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in San Augustine County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SH 21 over RR & Ayish Byu & City St | 1984 | 5,300 | Fair |
| SH 103 over Attoyac Bayou | 1965 | 5,015 | Fair |
| SH 103 over Turkey Creek | 1954 | 4,123 | Good |
| SH 103 over Johnson Creek | 1950 | 3,359 | Fair |
| SH 21 over Perkins Creek | 2017 | 3,341 | Good |
| US 96 over Ayish Bayou | 2017 | 3,299 | Good |
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