US Bridges

Veterans DR over Marys Creek

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Brazoria County, Texas · 0.60 MI S of Walnut ST · Structure no. 120200M01915001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,310
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans DR over Marys Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Veterans DR 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 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 6,310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2037. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans DR
CrossesMarys Creek
Location0.60 MI S of Walnut ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55148, -95.29027
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,310 (2021)
Projected traffic6,000 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 Veterans DR over Marys Creek built?

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

What condition is Veterans DR over Marys Creek 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 Veterans DR over Marys Creek carry?

About 6,310 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Veterans DR over Marys Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans DR over Marys Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.