US Bridges

E House ST over Mustang Bayou

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Brazoria County, Texas · 0.45 MI E of Bus 35 · Structure no. 120200D00615001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

E House ST over Mustang Bayou is a prestressed concrete slab carrying E House ST over Mustang Bayou in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,500 by 2037. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE House ST
CrossesMustang Bayou
Location0.45 MI E of Bus 35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.4188, -95.23677
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2017)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E House ST over Mustang Bayou built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is E House 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 November 2023.

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

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is E House ST over Mustang Bayou?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns E House ST over Mustang Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.