US Bridges

CR 5 over Mound Creek

FairPosted for load

Brazoria County, Texas · 1.50 MI SW of CR 4 · Structure no. 120200AA0212002

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 5 over Mound Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 5 over Mound Creek in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2031. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 5
CrossesMound Creek
Location1.50 MI SW of CR 4
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.18853, -95.72458
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2011)
Projected traffic100 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 5 over Mound Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 5 over Mound 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 5 over Mound Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 5 over Mound Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 5 over Mound Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.