US Bridges

FM 2611 over Cocklebur Slough

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 5.95 MI S of SH 36 · Structure no. 120200252402003

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,993
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2611 over Cocklebur Slough is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2611 over Cocklebur Slough in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 2,993 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,480 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 2611
CrossesCocklebur Slough
Location5.95 MI S of SH 36
RouteState Highway 2611
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.94986, -95.58727
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,993 (2020)
Projected traffic3,480 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2611 over Cocklebur Slough built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2611 over Cocklebur Slough 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 2611 over Cocklebur Slough carry?

About 2,993 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 2611 over Cocklebur Slough?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2611 over Cocklebur Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.