US Bridges

E Adoue ST over Mustang Bayou

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Brazoria County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of Bus 35 · Structure no. 120200D00060001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Adoue ST over Mustang Bayou is a prestressed concrete slab carrying E Adoue ST over Mustang Bayou in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2031. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Adoue ST
CrossesMustang Bayou
Location0.30 MI E of Bus 35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.42136, -95.23819
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2011)
Projected traffic5,000 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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$283,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Adoue ST over Mustang Bayou built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Adoue ST over Mustang 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does E Adoue ST over Mustang Bayou carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is E Adoue ST over Mustang Bayou?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns E Adoue ST over Mustang Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.