US Bridges

IH 10 Nfr over South Fork Taylors Bayou

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 5.7 MI NE of SH 73 · Structure no. 201240073902027

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Nfr over South Fork Taylors Bayou is a concrete slab carrying IH 10 Nfr over South Fork Taylors Bayou in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 Nfr
CrossesSouth Fork Taylors Bayou
Location5.7 MI NE of SH 73
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.88756, -94.32325
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2021)
Projected traffic260 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Nfr over South Fork Taylors Bayou built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Nfr over South Fork Taylors 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 IH 10 Nfr over South Fork Taylors Bayou carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Nfr over South Fork Taylors Bayou?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Nfr over South Fork Taylors Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.