SH 105 over Tarkington Bayou
GoodLiberty County, Texas · 4.6 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 201460059301020
- Built
- 2024
- 1 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Other
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 105 over Tarkington Bayou is a prestressed concrete other carrying SH 105 over Tarkington Bayou in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,100 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 105 over Tarkington Bayou built?
It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 105 over Tarkington 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SH 105 over Tarkington Bayou carry?
About 8,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SH 105 over Tarkington Bayou?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns SH 105 over Tarkington Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.