US Bridges

CR 228 over Oyster Creek

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of Kyle RD · Structure no. 120200AA1056001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
209 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 228 over Oyster Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 228 over Oyster Creek in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2032. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 228
CrossesOyster Creek
Location0.05 MI N of Kyle RD
RouteCounty Highway 228
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.04078, -95.39198
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2012)
Projected traffic40 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 228 over Oyster Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 228 over Oyster Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 228 over Oyster Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 228 over Oyster Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 228 over Oyster Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.