US Bridges

Shady River RD over Taylor Bayou

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of SH 201 · Structure no. 121020L01450001

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,370
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shady River RD over Taylor Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shady River RD over Taylor Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,370 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2028. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesShady River RD
CrossesTaylor Bayou
Location0.2 MI W of SH 201
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6254, -95.02075
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,370 (2009)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2028
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shady River RD over Taylor Bayou built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Shady River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Shady River RD over Taylor Bayou carry?

About 1,370 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Shady River RD over Taylor Bayou?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Shady River RD over Taylor Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.