FM 2004 over Oyster Creek
FairBrazoria County, Texas · 0.65 MI NE of SH 332 · Structure no. 120200252302014
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 450 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,008
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2004 over Oyster Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2004 over Oyster Creek in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 8,008 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2033. The structure is 450 ft (137.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Oyster Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is FM 2004 over Oyster Creek 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 Oyster Creek carry?
About 8,008 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FM 2004 over Oyster Creek?
The structure is 450 ft (137.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2004 over Oyster Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.