SH 73/sh 87 SB over Cow Bayou

Fair Condition54 years old12,434 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyOrange
Location0.40 Mi S Of SH 62
CarriesSH 73/sh 87 SB
CrossesCow Bayou
Coordinates30.04483, -93.82140

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway4 (Poor)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length2524.9 ft (769.6 m)
Max Span125.0 ft (38.1 m)
Deck Width44.3 ft (13.5 m)
Deck Area10389.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1972

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic12,434 (2020)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number201810030601021

Nearby Bridges

SH 73/sh 87 NB over Cow Bayou 0.0 mi Poor SH 87 over Coons Bayou 1.3 mi Fair E Round Bunch Road over Cow Bayou 1.6 mi Fair FM 1006 over Drainage Ditch 1.8 mi Fair FM 408 over Draw 1.9 mi Fair FM 105 over Drainage Ditch 2.3 mi Good FM 105 over Cow Bayou 2.6 mi Fair FM 105 over Drainage Ditch 2.7 mi Fair SH 62 over Uprr & Tulane RD & T/a 3.5 mi Fair Tulane RD over Coons Bayou 3.5 mi Good