US Bridges

CR 341 over Brushy Bayou

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.50 MI E of SH 288 · Structure no. 120200AA0103001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,991
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 341 over Brushy Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying CR 341 over Brushy Bayou in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 3,991 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,800 by 2031. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 341
CrossesBrushy Bayou
Location0.50 MI E of SH 288
RouteCounty Highway 341
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.19352, -95.43924
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,991 (2016)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 341 over Brushy Bayou built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 341 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 341 over Brushy Bayou carry?

About 3,991 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 341 over Brushy Bayou?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 341 over Brushy Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.