US Bridges

That Way over Oyster Creek

FairPosted for load

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of FM 2004 · Structure no. 120200B00765001

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
214 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,280
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

That Way over Oyster Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying That Way over Oyster Creek in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,280 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2032. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesThat Way
CrossesOyster Creek
Location0.20 MI S of FM 2004
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.05948, -95.44965
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,280 (2012)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 That Way over Oyster Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is That Way over Oyster Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does That Way over Oyster Creek carry?

About 3,280 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is That Way 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 33 ft wide.

Who owns That Way over Oyster Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.