SH 124 over Little Elm Bayou
GoodChambers County, Texas · 1.5 MI S of FM 1941 · Structure no. 200360036701020
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,398
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 124 over Little Elm Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 124 over Little Elm Bayou in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 2,398 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,670 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 124 over Little Elm Bayou built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 124 over Little Elm 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SH 124 over Little Elm Bayou carry?
About 2,398 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 124 over Little Elm Bayou?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 124 over Little Elm Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.