US Bridges

CR 160 over Mustang Bayou

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of CR 156 · Structure no. 120200AA0842001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 160 over Mustang Bayou is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 160 over Mustang Bayou in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2037. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 160
CrossesMustang Bayou
Location0.10 MI E of CR 156
RouteCounty Highway 160
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.38054, -95.21349
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2017)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2037
Trucks2%
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 160 over Mustang Bayou built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 160 over Mustang Bayou 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 160 over Mustang Bayou carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 160 over Mustang Bayou?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 160 over Mustang Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.