US Bridges

Marigold ST over Oyster Creek

GoodPosted for load

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.05 MI NE of Angleton RD · Structure no. 120200B00555001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
214 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marigold ST over Oyster Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marigold ST over Oyster Creek in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 530 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2032. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMarigold ST
CrossesOyster Creek
Location0.05 MI NE of Angleton RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.05004, -95.41959
Functional classUrban 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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length214 ft (65.2 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 traffic530 (2012)
Projected traffic750 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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marigold ST over Oyster Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marigold ST 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 Marigold ST over Oyster Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Marigold ST over Oyster Creek?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Marigold ST over Oyster Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.