US Bridges

CR 321 over Cedar Lake Creek

PoorPosted for load

Brazoria County, Texas · 1.40 MI SW of FM 524 · Structure no. 120200AA0341001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 321 over Cedar Lake Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 321 over Cedar Lake Creek in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 740 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,100 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 321
CrossesCedar Lake Creek
Location1.40 MI SW of FM 524
RouteCounty Highway 321
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.03554, -95.74518
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2017)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2037
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 321 over Cedar Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 321 over Cedar Lake Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 321 over Cedar Lake Creek carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is CR 321 over Cedar Lake Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR 321 over Cedar Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.