US Bridges

CR 62 over N Hayes Creek

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of CR 65 · Structure no. 120200U00005001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 62 over N Hayes Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 62 over N Hayes Creek in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 62
CrossesN Hayes Creek
Location0.10 MI W of CR 65
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.40546, -95.41206
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2011)
Projected traffic200 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CR 62 over N Hayes Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 62 over N Hayes 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 62 over N Hayes Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 62 over N Hayes Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 62 over N Hayes Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.