US Bridges

CR 167 over Gulfcoast Water Canal

FairPosted for load

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.75 MI SE of CR 165 · Structure no. 120200AA0843001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 167 over Gulfcoast Water Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 167 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2031. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 167
CrossesGulfcoast Water Canal
Location0.75 MI SE of CR 165
RouteCounty Highway 167
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35314, -95.18627
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2011)
Projected traffic25 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 167 over Gulfcoast Water Canal built?

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

What condition is CR 167 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 167 over Gulfcoast Water Canal carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 167 over Gulfcoast Water Canal?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 167 over Gulfcoast Water Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.