US Bridges

Masters ST over Chocolate Bayou

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 2.40 MI SW of SH 6 · Structure no. 120200W00095002

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,830
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Masters ST over Chocolate Bayou is a prestressed concrete other carrying Masters ST over Chocolate Bayou 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 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 1,830 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesMasters ST
CrossesChocolate Bayou
Location2.40 MI SW of SH 6
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43942, -95.37527
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 protection7 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,830 (2011)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Masters ST over Chocolate Bayou built?

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

What condition is Masters ST over Chocolate Bayou 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 Masters ST over Chocolate Bayou carry?

About 1,830 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Masters ST over Chocolate Bayou?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Masters ST over Chocolate Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.