US Bridges

Longwood DR over Marys Creek

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.10 MI NE of FM 518 · Structure no. 120200M01555001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Longwood DR over Marys Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Longwood DR over Marys Creek in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 360 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2031. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLongwood DR
CrossesMarys Creek
Location0.10 MI NE of FM 518
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54705, -95.22756
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2011)
Projected traffic500 by 2031
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 Longwood DR over Marys Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Longwood DR over Marys Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Longwood DR over Marys Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Longwood DR over Marys Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Longwood DR over Marys Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.