US Bridges

Boondocks RD over S Fork Taylors Bayou

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 3.10 MI S of CR 264 · Structure no. 201240AA0266002

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
212 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
427
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boondocks RD over S Fork Taylors Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boondocks RD over S Fork Taylors Bayou in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 427 vehicles a day, projected to reach 480 by 2035. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBoondocks RD
CrossesS Fork Taylors Bayou
Location3.10 MI S of CR 264
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.84665, -94.2263
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic427 (2016)
Projected traffic480 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 Boondocks RD over S Fork Taylors Bayou built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boondocks RD over S Fork Taylors Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Boondocks RD over S Fork Taylors Bayou carry?

About 427 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Boondocks RD over S Fork Taylors Bayou?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Boondocks RD over S Fork Taylors Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.