US Bridges

Old Choc Byu RD over N Fork Marys Crk

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.75 MI N of Bailey Ave · Structure no. 120200AA0564302

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,729
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Choc Byu RD over N Fork Marys Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Old Choc Byu RD over N Fork Marys Crk in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 3,729 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Choc Byu RD
CrossesN Fork Marys Crk
Location0.75 MI N of Bailey Ave
RouteCounty Highway 89
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54099, -95.34746
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,729 (2016)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2031
Trucks1%
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 Old Choc Byu RD over N Fork Marys Crk built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Choc Byu RD over N Fork Marys Crk 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Old Choc Byu RD over N Fork Marys Crk carry?

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

How long is Old Choc Byu RD over N Fork Marys Crk?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Old Choc Byu RD over N Fork Marys Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.