US Bridges

Red Bluff RD over Taylor Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.80 MI W of SH 146 · Structure no. 121020AA5350001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
857 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
16,350
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Bluff RD over Taylor Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Bluff RD over Taylor 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 16,350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,000 by 2028. The structure is 857 ft (261.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Bluff RD
CrossesTaylor Bayou
Location0.80 MI W of SH 146
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59128, -95.04265
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length857 ft (261.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,350 (2009)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Red Bluff RD over Taylor Bayou built?

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

What condition is Red Bluff RD over Taylor 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Red Bluff RD over Taylor Bayou carry?

About 16,350 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Red Bluff RD over Taylor Bayou?

The structure is 857 ft (261.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Red Bluff RD over Taylor Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.