US Bridges

Walden Road over Willow Marsh Bayou

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 3.2MI. E. of Co. Rd. #197 · Structure no. 201240AA0194003

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
742
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walden Road over Willow Marsh Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walden Road over Willow Marsh Bayou in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 742 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,390 by 2035. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesWalden Road
CrossesWillow Marsh Bayou
Location3.2MI. E. of Co. Rd. #197
RouteCounty Highway 155
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.03834, -94.20493
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic742 (2022)
Projected traffic1,390 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Walden Road over Willow Marsh Bayou built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walden Road over Willow Marsh 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Walden Road over Willow Marsh Bayou carry?

About 742 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Walden Road over Willow Marsh Bayou?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Walden Road over Willow Marsh Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.