US Bridges

FM 2004 over Brushy Bayou

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 2.25 MI NE of FM 523 · Structure no. 120200252302006

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,772
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2004 over Brushy Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2004 over Brushy Bayou in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 60 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 5,772 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,630 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2004
CrossesBrushy Bayou
Location2.25 MI NE of FM 523
RouteState Highway 2004
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.1363, -95.34927
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,772 (2020)
Projected traffic6,630 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2004 over Brushy Bayou built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is FM 2004 over Brushy 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2004 over Brushy Bayou carry?

About 5,772 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 2004 over Brushy Bayou?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2004 over Brushy Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.