US Bridges

CR 169 over New Bayou

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 1.40 MI NE of FM 2917 · Structure no. 120200AA0841001

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
67 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,080
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 169 over New Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 169 over New Bayou in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 41 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 1,080 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2037. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 169
CrossesNew Bayou
Location1.40 MI NE of FM 2917
RouteCounty Highway 169
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.33421, -95.24054
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,080 (2017)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 169 over New Bayou built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is CR 169 over New Bayou 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 169 over New Bayou carry?

About 1,080 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 169 over New Bayou?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 169 over New Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.