US Bridges

IH 10 over South Fork Taylor Bayou

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 5.7 MI NE of SH 73 · Structure no. 201240073902444

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,138
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over South Fork Taylor Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 over South Fork Taylor Bayou in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 42,138 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,986 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10
CrossesSouth Fork Taylor Bayou
Location5.7 MI NE of SH 73
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.88749, -94.32284
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,138 (2022)
Projected traffic58,986 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 10 over South Fork Taylor Bayou built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 over South Fork Taylor Bayou 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 IH 10 over South Fork Taylor Bayou carry?

About 42,138 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over South Fork Taylor Bayou?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 over South Fork Taylor Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.