US Bridges

Boondocks RD over N Fork Taylors Bayou

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 1.70 MI S of CR 264 · Structure no. 201240AA0266001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
505
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boondocks RD over N Fork Taylors Bayou is a prestressed concrete other carrying Boondocks RD over N Fork Taylors 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 505 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBoondocks RD
CrossesN Fork Taylors Bayou
Location1.70 MI S of CR 264
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86616, -94.22407
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 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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 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 traffic505 (2022)
Projected traffic550 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 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 Boondocks RD over N Fork Taylors Bayou built?

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

What condition is Boondocks RD 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 Boondocks RD over N Fork Taylors Bayou carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Boondocks RD over N Fork Taylors Bayou?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Boondocks RD over N Fork Taylors Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.