US Bridges

CR 121 over Hayes Creek

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.75 MI NW of CR 60 · Structure no. 120200AA0522001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 121 over Hayes Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 121 over Hayes Creek in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2031. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 121
CrossesHayes Creek
Location0.75 MI NW of CR 60
RouteCounty Highway 121
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.38261, -95.36691
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2011)
Projected traffic500 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 121 over Hayes Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 121 over Hayes Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 121 over Hayes Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 121 over Hayes Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 121 over Hayes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.