US Bridges

Karankawa RD over Brushy Bayou

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.01 MI S of CR 341 · Structure no. 120200E00468001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Karankawa RD over Brushy Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Karankawa RD over Brushy Bayou in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKarankawa RD
CrossesBrushy Bayou
Location0.01 MI S of CR 341
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.19249, -95.43764
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2017)
Projected traffic140 by 2037
Trucks0%
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 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 Karankawa RD over Brushy Bayou built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Karankawa 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 Karankawa RD over Brushy Bayou carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Karankawa RD over Brushy Bayou?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Karankawa RD over Brushy Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.