US Bridges

Buchta RD over Brushy Bayou

FairPosted for load

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.01 MI S of Henderson RD · Structure no. 120200E00235001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buchta RD over Brushy Bayou is a concrete continuous slab carrying Buchta RD over Brushy Bayou in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,350 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBuchta RD
CrossesBrushy Bayou
Location0.01 MI S of Henderson RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.19392, -95.41093
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2011)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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 Buchta RD over Brushy Bayou built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buchta RD over Brushy Bayou 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 Buchta RD over Brushy Bayou carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Buchta RD over Brushy Bayou?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Buchta RD over Brushy Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.