US Bridges

CR 179 over Gulfcoast Water Canal

FairClosed to traffic

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.19 MI NE of CR 185 · Structure no. 120200AA0771002

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,782
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 179 over Gulfcoast Water Canal is a concrete culvert carrying CR 179 over Gulfcoast Water Canal in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,782 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 179
CrossesGulfcoast Water Canal
Location0.19 MI NE of CR 185
RouteCounty Highway 179
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.39794, -95.28952
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,782 (2016)
Projected traffic2,500 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 179 over Gulfcoast Water Canal built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 179 over Gulfcoast Water Canal 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 179 over Gulfcoast Water Canal carry?

About 1,782 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 179 over Gulfcoast Water Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns CR 179 over Gulfcoast Water Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.