US Bridges

CR 226 over Oyster Crk

FairPosted for load

Brazoria County, Texas · 1.70 MI SW of FM 523 · Structure no. 120200AA1052001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
213 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,808
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 226 over Oyster Crk is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 226 over Oyster Crk in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 2,808 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,650 by 2032. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 226
CrossesOyster Crk
Location1.70 MI SW of FM 523
RouteCounty Highway 226
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.04046, -95.37026
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,808 (2016)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$126,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 226 over Oyster Crk built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 226 over Oyster Crk 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 226 over Oyster Crk carry?

About 2,808 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 226 over Oyster Crk?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 226 over Oyster Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.