FM 2004 over Chocolate Bayou
PoorBrazoria County, Texas · 3.50 MI SW of FM 2917 · Structure no. 120200252302011
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,263
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2004 over Chocolate Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2004 over Chocolate Bayou in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6,263 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,140 by 2033. The structure is 2,162 ft (659 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2004 over Chocolate Bayou built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 2004 over Chocolate Bayou 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 2004 over Chocolate Bayou carry?
About 6,263 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 2004 over Chocolate Bayou?
The structure is 2,162 ft (659 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2004 over Chocolate Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.