US Bridges

CR 81 (stevens Rd) over Chocolate Bayou

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.55 MI W of Iowa RD · Structure no. 120200W00157001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 81 (stevens Rd) over Chocolate Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 81 (stevens Rd) 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 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 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 81 (stevens Rd)
CrossesChocolate Bayou
Location0.55 MI W of Iowa RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.4687, -95.39275
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2011)
Projected traffic500 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 81 (stevens Rd) over Chocolate Bayou built?

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

What condition is CR 81 (stevens Rd) over Chocolate Bayou 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 81 (stevens Rd) over Chocolate Bayou carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 81 (stevens Rd) over Chocolate Bayou?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 81 (stevens Rd) over Chocolate Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.