US Bridges

Old Choc Byu RD over Brazos Riv Auth Canal

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of Bailey Ave · Structure no. 120200AA2028001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,373
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Choc Byu RD over Brazos Riv Auth Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Old Choc Byu RD over Brazos Riv Auth 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 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 2,373 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Choc Byu RD
CrossesBrazos Riv Auth Canal
Location0.40 MI S of Bailey Ave
RouteCounty Highway 89
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52392, -95.34715
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,373 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Old Choc Byu RD over Brazos Riv Auth Canal built?

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

What condition is Old Choc Byu RD over Brazos Riv Auth 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Old Choc Byu RD over Brazos Riv Auth Canal carry?

About 2,373 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Old Choc Byu RD over Brazos Riv Auth Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Old Choc Byu RD over Brazos Riv Auth Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.