US Bridges

CR 89 over South Fork Marys Creek

FairPosted for load

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of Bailey Ave · Structure no. 120200AA0564001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,729
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 89 over South Fork Marys Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 89 over South Fork Marys Creek in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,729 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 89
CrossesSouth Fork Marys Creek
Location0.30 MI N of Bailey Ave
RouteCounty Highway 89
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53377, -95.34734
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,729 (2016)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 89 over South Fork Marys Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 89 over South 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 89 over South Fork Marys Creek carry?

About 3,729 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 89 over South Fork Marys Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 89 over South Fork Marys Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.