US Bridges

CR 62 over Hayes Creek

FairPosted for load

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of CR 48 · Structure no. 120200U00055001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 62 over Hayes Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 62 over Hayes Creek in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 62
CrossesHayes Creek
Location0.20 MI E of CR 48
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.40507, -95.44081
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2011)
Projected traffic400 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 62 over Hayes Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 62 over Hayes 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 62 over Hayes Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 62 over Hayes Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 62 over Hayes Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.