US Bridges

SH 124 over N Fork Taylors Bayou Din

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 3.3 MI SW of FM 364 · Structure no. 201240036803037

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,363
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 124 over N Fork Taylors Bayou Din is a concrete culvert carrying SH 124 over N Fork Taylors Bayou Din in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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.

It carries about 8,363 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,708 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 124
CrossesN Fork Taylors Bayou Din
Location3.3 MI SW of FM 364
RouteState Highway 124
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96619, -94.22027
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,363 (2022)
Projected traffic11,708 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 N Fork Taylors Bayou Din built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 124 over N Fork Taylors Bayou Din 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 124 over N Fork Taylors Bayou Din carry?

About 8,363 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 124 over N Fork Taylors Bayou Din?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 124 over N Fork Taylors Bayou Din?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.