US Bridges

CR 48 over Gcwa Canal

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of CR 60 · Structure no. 120200AA0501001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 48 over Gcwa Canal is a concrete culvert carrying CR 48 over Gcwa Canal in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 48
CrossesGcwa Canal
Location0.40 MI N of CR 60
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.3868, -95.44326
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic200 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 48 over Gcwa Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 48 over Gcwa Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 48 over Gcwa Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 48 over Gcwa Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR 48 over Gcwa Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.