SH 73 WB over Mayhaw Bayou
FairJefferson County, Texas · 5.7 MI E of SH 124 · Structure no. 201240050804044
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 325 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,234
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 73 WB over Mayhaw Bayou is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 73 WB over Mayhaw Bayou in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 71 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 7,234 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,140 by 2042. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 73 WB over Mayhaw Bayou built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is SH 73 WB over Mayhaw 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SH 73 WB over Mayhaw Bayou carry?
About 7,234 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 73 WB over Mayhaw Bayou?
The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 73 WB over Mayhaw Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.