SH 124 over Big Elm Bayou
FairChambers County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of FM 1985 · Structure no. 200360036701021
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,398
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 124 over Big Elm Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 124 over Big 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 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 2,398 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,650 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.3 mi (126 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Big Elm Bayou built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 124 over Big Elm Bayou 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SH 124 over Big Elm Bayou carry?
About 2,398 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 124 over Big Elm Bayou?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 124 over Big Elm Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.