FM 523 over Oyster Creek
PoorBrazoria County, Texas · 2.10 MI N of SH 332 · Structure no. 120200100301011
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 303 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,336
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 523 over Oyster Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 523 over Oyster Creek in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 71 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,336 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,020 by 2033. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 523 over Oyster Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is FM 523 over Oyster Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does FM 523 over Oyster Creek carry?
About 5,336 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FM 523 over Oyster Creek?
The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FM 523 over Oyster Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.