US Bridges

CR 200 over Pleasant Bayou

Poor

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.75 MI S of FM 2917 · Structure no. 120200AA0860001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200 over Pleasant Bayou is a steel culvert carrying CR 200 over Pleasant Bayou in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2037. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 200
CrossesPleasant Bayou
Location0.75 MI S of FM 2917
RouteCounty Highway 200
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.28947, -95.2353
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2017)
Projected traffic220 by 2037
Trucks5%
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 200 over Pleasant Bayou built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200 over Pleasant Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 200 over Pleasant Bayou carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 200 over Pleasant Bayou?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR 200 over Pleasant Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.