US Bridges

Wilber Road over Mayhaw Bayou

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 1.40 MI S of SH 73 · Structure no. 201240AA0257001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
777
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilber Road over Mayhaw Bayou is a prestressed concrete other carrying Wilber Road over Mayhaw Bayou in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 777 vehicles a day, projected to reach 470 by 2028. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesWilber Road
CrossesMayhaw Bayou
Location1.40 MI S of SH 73
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80724, -94.26201
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic777 (2016)
Projected traffic470 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilber Road over Mayhaw Bayou built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilber Road over Mayhaw 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 Wilber Road over Mayhaw Bayou carry?

About 777 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Wilber Road over Mayhaw Bayou?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wilber Road over Mayhaw Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.