US Bridges

CR 443 over Brushy Bayou

FairPosted for load

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.77 MI E of SH 35 · Structure no. 120200AA0966001

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,558
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 443 over Brushy Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 443 over Brushy Bayou in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 51 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 1,558 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2031. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 443
CrossesBrushy Bayou
Location0.77 MI E of SH 35
RouteCounty Highway 443
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.18547, -95.39542
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,558 (2016)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 443 over Brushy Bayou built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is CR 443 over Brushy 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 443 over Brushy Bayou carry?

About 1,558 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 443 over Brushy Bayou?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 443 over Brushy Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.