US Bridges

Jackson Bayou RD over Jackson Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of FM 2100 · Structure no. 121020AA3618001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Bayou RD over Jackson Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jackson Bayou RD over Jackson Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesJackson Bayou RD
CrossesJackson Bayou
Location0.1 MI W of FM 2100
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.90954, -95.0701
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2021)
Projected traffic455 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson Bayou RD over Jackson Bayou built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Bayou RD over Jackson 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Jackson Bayou RD over Jackson Bayou carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Bayou RD over Jackson Bayou?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Bayou RD over Jackson Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.