US Bridges

SH 124 over S Fork Taylor Bayou

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 4.9 MI NE of SH 73 · Structure no. 201240036802022

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,464
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 124 over S Fork Taylor Bayou is a concrete slab carrying SH 124 over S Fork Taylor Bayou in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 88 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 5,464 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,726 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 124
CrossesS Fork Taylor Bayou
Location4.9 MI NE of SH 73
RouteState Highway 124
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86863, -94.29109
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,464 (2022)
Projected traffic9,726 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 124 over S Fork Taylor Bayou built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SH 124 over S Fork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 124 over S Fork Taylor Bayou carry?

About 5,464 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 124 over S Fork Taylor Bayou?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 124 over S Fork Taylor Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.