US Bridges

Pearland Pkwy SB over Marys Creek

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of John Lizer · Structure no. 120200M01907002

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pearland Pkwy SB over Marys Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pearland Pkwy SB over Marys Creek in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2031. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPearland Pkwy SB
CrossesMarys Creek
Location0.40 MI N of John Lizer
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55224, -95.26734
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2011)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Pearland Pkwy SB over Marys Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pearland Pkwy SB 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 Pearland Pkwy SB over Marys Creek carry?

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

How long is Pearland Pkwy SB over Marys Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pearland Pkwy SB over Marys Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.