US Bridges

Dixie Farm RD over Marys Creek Bypass

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.60 MI SW of FM 518 · Structure no. 120200M00750002

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,400
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dixie Farm RD over Marys Creek Bypass is a concrete continuous slab carrying Dixie Farm RD over Marys Creek Bypass in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 34 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 24,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2031. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDixie Farm RD
CrossesMarys Creek Bypass
Location0.60 MI SW of FM 518
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54081, -95.23911
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,400 (2011)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 Dixie Farm RD over Marys Creek Bypass built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Dixie Farm RD over Marys Creek Bypass 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Dixie Farm RD over Marys Creek Bypass carry?

About 24,400 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Dixie Farm RD over Marys Creek Bypass?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Dixie Farm RD over Marys Creek Bypass?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.