US Bridges

CR 227 over Bastrop Bayou & CR 476

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.30 MI NE of CR 459 · Structure no. 120200AA0887005

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,322 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,120
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 227 over Bastrop Bayou & CR 476 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 227 over Bastrop Bayou & CR 476 in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2037. The structure is 1,322 ft (402.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 227
CrossesBastrop Bayou & CR 476
Location0.30 MI NE of CR 459
RouteCounty Highway 227
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.09446, -95.2838
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+20 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,322 ft (402.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,120 (2017)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 227 over Bastrop Bayou & CR 476 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 227 over Bastrop Bayou & CR 476 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 227 over Bastrop Bayou & CR 476 carry?

About 1,120 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 227 over Bastrop Bayou & CR 476?

The structure is 1,322 ft (402.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 227 over Bastrop Bayou & CR 476?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.