US Bridges

CR 383 over W Fork Choc Byu

PoorPosted for load

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.55 MI S of CR 190 · Structure no. 120200AA0504001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 383 over W Fork Choc Byu is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 383 over W Fork Choc Byu in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2031. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 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 383
CrossesW Fork Choc Byu
Location0.55 MI S of CR 190
RouteCounty Highway 383
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.48097, -95.43182
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2011)
Projected traffic400 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 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 383 over W Fork Choc Byu built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 383 over W Fork Choc Byu 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 383 over W Fork Choc Byu carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 383 over W Fork Choc Byu?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 383 over W Fork Choc Byu?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.