US Bridges

Mykawa RD over Hickory Slough

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 1.25 MI N of FM 518 · Structure no. 120200M01760001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mykawa RD over Hickory Slough is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mykawa RD over Hickory Slough 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 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2031. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMykawa RD
CrossesHickory Slough
Location1.25 MI N of FM 518
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57992, -95.2949
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2011)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$51,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mykawa RD over Hickory Slough built?

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

What condition is Mykawa RD over Hickory Slough 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mykawa RD over Hickory Slough carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mykawa RD over Hickory Slough?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Mykawa RD over Hickory Slough?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.