US Bridges

Labelle Road over Taylor Bayou

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Texas · 2.3 MI N of SH 73 · Structure no. 201240AA0276003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
360 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
892
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Labelle Road over Taylor Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Labelle Road over Taylor Bayou in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 892 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesLabelle Road
CrossesTaylor Bayou
Location2.3 MI N of SH 73
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87508, -94.15965
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+12 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic892 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Labelle Road over Taylor Bayou built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Labelle Road over Taylor 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 Labelle Road over Taylor Bayou carry?

About 892 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Labelle Road over Taylor Bayou?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Labelle Road over Taylor Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.