US Bridges

CR 197 over Pleasant Bayou

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 1.30 MI S of CR 171 · Structure no. 120200AA0861001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 197 over Pleasant Bayou is a steel culvert carrying CR 197 over Pleasant Bayou in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 197
CrossesPleasant Bayou
Location1.30 MI S of CR 171
RouteCounty Highway 197
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.29879, -95.24377
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic330 (2017)
Projected traffic550 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 197 over Pleasant Bayou built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 197 over Pleasant 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 197 over Pleasant Bayou carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 197 over Pleasant Bayou?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR 197 over Pleasant Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.