US Bridges

CR 67 over W Fork Chocolate Bayou

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.60 MI S of CR 64 · Structure no. 120200AA2000001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 67 over W Fork Chocolate Bayou is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 67 over W Fork Chocolate Bayou in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 530 vehicles a day, projected to reach 750 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 67
CrossesW Fork Chocolate Bayou
Location0.60 MI S of CR 64
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.41514, -95.39409
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2011)
Projected traffic750 by 2031
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 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 67 over W Fork Chocolate Bayou built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 67 over W Fork Chocolate Bayou 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 67 over W Fork Chocolate Bayou carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 67 over W Fork Chocolate Bayou?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 67 over W Fork Chocolate Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.