US Bridges

CR 90 over S Fork Marys Creek

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of Bailey Ave · Structure no. 120200AA0561002

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 90 over S Fork Marys Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 90 over S Fork Marys Creek in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2031. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 152 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 90
CrossesS Fork Marys Creek
Location0.30 MI N of Bailey Ave
RouteCounty Highway 90
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53283, -95.36617
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width152 ft (46.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2011)
Projected traffic600 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 90 over S Fork Marys Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 90 over S Fork Marys Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 90 over S Fork Marys Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 90 over S Fork Marys Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.

Who owns CR 90 over S Fork Marys Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.