US Bridges

CR 304 over Jones Creek Relief

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 1.51 MI NE of HWY 36 · Structure no. 120200AA0304002

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 304 over Jones Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 304 over Jones Creek Relief in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 304
CrossesJones Creek Relief
Location1.51 MI NE of HWY 36
RouteCounty Highway 304
StateTexas
Coordinates28.99837, -95.4617
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2014)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 304 over Jones Creek Relief built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 304 over Jones Creek Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 304 over Jones Creek Relief carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 304 over Jones Creek Relief?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 304 over Jones Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.