Sl 573 SB over Little Tarkington Bayou
FairLiberty County, Texas · 1.1 MI NE of FM 2025 · Structure no. 201460017704096
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,570
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sl 573 SB over Little Tarkington Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sl 573 SB over Little Tarkington Bayou in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,570 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,342 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sl 573 SB over Little Tarkington Bayou built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sl 573 SB over Little Tarkington 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Sl 573 SB over Little Tarkington Bayou carry?
About 2,570 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Sl 573 SB over Little Tarkington Bayou?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Sl 573 SB over Little Tarkington Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.