FM 2004 over Persimmon Bayou
FairBrazoria County, Texas · 1.10 MI NE of FM 2917 · Structure no. 120200252302009
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 302 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,171
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2004 over Persimmon Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2004 over Persimmon Bayou in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 7,171 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,310 by 2033. The structure is 302 ft (91.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 FM 2004 over Persimmon Bayou built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is FM 2004 over Persimmon 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FM 2004 over Persimmon Bayou carry?
About 7,171 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM 2004 over Persimmon Bayou?
The structure is 302 ft (91.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2004 over Persimmon Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.