US Bridges

IH 10 WB FR over Bairds Bayou

Fair

Orange County, Texas · 1.20 MI E Jefferson C/L · Structure no. 201810002809145

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
306 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
671
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB FR over Bairds Bayou is a concrete slab carrying IH 10 WB FR over Bairds Bayou in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 671 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 939 by 2042. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB FR
CrossesBairds Bayou
Location1.20 MI E Jefferson C/L
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09549, -94.0768
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadOther
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic671 (2022)
Projected traffic939 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 IH 10 WB FR over Bairds Bayou built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 WB FR over Bairds 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 IH 10 WB FR over Bairds Bayou carry?

About 671 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB FR over Bairds Bayou?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB FR over Bairds Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.