US Bridges

Craigen Road over N Fork Taylors Bayou

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 1.55 MI NE of SH 124 · Structure no. 201240AA0261001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Craigen Road over N Fork Taylors Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Craigen Road over N Fork Taylors Bayou in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 575 vehicles a day, projected to reach 570 by 2035. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCraigen Road
CrossesN Fork Taylors Bayou
Location1.55 MI NE of SH 124
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.88064, -94.2572
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2016)
Projected traffic570 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Craigen Road over N Fork Taylors Bayou built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Craigen Road over N 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 Craigen Road over N Fork Taylors Bayou carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Craigen Road over N Fork Taylors Bayou?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Craigen Road over N Fork Taylors Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.