US Bridges

Bissell RD over E Fork Choc Byu

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Brazoria County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of Iowa RD · Structure no. 120200W00010001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bissell RD over E Fork Choc Byu is a concrete culvert carrying Bissell RD over E Fork Choc Byu in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBissell RD
CrossesE Fork Choc Byu
Location0.30 MI E of Iowa RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.47165, -95.38077
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic50 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Bissell RD over E Fork Choc Byu built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bissell RD over E Fork Choc Byu 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 Bissell RD over E Fork Choc Byu carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Bissell RD over E Fork Choc Byu?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bissell RD over E Fork Choc Byu?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.