US Bridges

CR 721G over Canal

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.25 MI SE of CR 792 · Structure no. 120200AA1094001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 721G over Canal is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 721G over Canal in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 721G
CrossesCanal
Location0.25 MI SE of CR 792
RouteCounty Highway 721
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.00491, -95.30106
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2012)
Projected traffic150 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 721G over Canal built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 721G over Canal 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 721G over Canal carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 721G over Canal?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 721G over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.