US Bridges

CR 213 over Brushy Bayou

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 2.40 MI E of FM 523 · Structure no. 120200AA0968001

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
121 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 213 over Brushy Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 213 over Brushy Bayou in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 40 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 6 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2031. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 213
CrossesBrushy Bayou
Location2.40 MI E of FM 523
RouteCounty Highway 213
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.15861, -95.36281
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2011)
Projected traffic250 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 213 over Brushy Bayou built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is CR 213 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 213 over Brushy Bayou carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 213 over Brushy Bayou?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 213 over Brushy Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.