US Bridges

SH 73 EB over Taylors Bayou Wtr Mgmnt

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 9.6 MI E of SH 124 · Structure no. 201240050804468

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,234
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 73 EB over Taylors Bayou Wtr Mgmnt is a prestressed concrete other carrying SH 73 EB over Taylors Bayou Wtr Mgmnt in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,234 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,140 by 2042. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 73 EB
CrossesTaylors Bayou Wtr Mgmnt
Location9.6 MI E of SH 124
RouteState Highway 73
StateTexas
Coordinates29.83506, -94.19499
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,234 (2022)
Projected traffic11,140 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 73 EB over Taylors Bayou Wtr Mgmnt built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 73 EB over Taylors Bayou Wtr Mgmnt in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 73 EB over Taylors Bayou Wtr Mgmnt carry?

About 7,234 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 73 EB over Taylors Bayou Wtr Mgmnt?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 73 EB over Taylors Bayou Wtr Mgmnt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.