US Bridges

N Yaupon ST over Oyster Creek

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of Oyster CR DR · Structure no. 120200B00850001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Yaupon ST over Oyster Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N Yaupon ST over Oyster Creek in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2032. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN Yaupon ST
CrossesOyster Creek
Location0.05 MI N of Oyster CR DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.04143, -95.43666
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2012)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 N Yaupon ST over Oyster Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Yaupon 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 N Yaupon ST over Oyster Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N Yaupon ST over Oyster Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns N Yaupon ST over Oyster Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.