US Bridges

Wilber RD over S Fork Taylors Bayou

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of Craigen · Structure no. 201240AA0257002

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
427
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilber RD over S Fork Taylors Bayou is a prestressed concrete other carrying Wilber RD over S Fork Taylors 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 427 vehicles a day, projected to reach 480 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWilber RD
CrossesS Fork Taylors Bayou
Location0.9 MI S of Craigen
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86751, -94.2774
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic427 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Wilber RD over S Fork Taylors Bayou built?

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

What condition is Wilber RD over S Fork Taylors 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 RD over S Fork Taylors Bayou carry?

About 427 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wilber RD over S Fork Taylors Bayou?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wilber RD over S Fork Taylors Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.