US Bridges

CR 208 over Austin Bayou

FairPosted for load

Brazoria County, Texas · 2.70 MI NW of FM 2004 · Structure no. 120200AA0897001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
137 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 208 over Austin Bayou is a concrete slab carrying CR 208 over Austin Bayou in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 750 by 2031. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 208
CrossesAustin Bayou
Location2.70 MI NW of FM 2004
RouteCounty Highway 208
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.19669, -95.29904
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2011)
Projected traffic750 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 208 over Austin Bayou built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 208 over Austin 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 208 over Austin Bayou carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 208 over Austin Bayou?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 208 over Austin Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.