US Bridges

Furnance RD over Mustang Bayou

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Brazoria County, Texas · 0.05 MI SW of Choc Byu RD · Structure no. 120200W00185001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Furnance RD over Mustang Bayou is a prestressed concrete other carrying Furnance RD over Mustang Bayou in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFurnance RD
CrossesMustang Bayou
Location0.05 MI SW of Choc Byu RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.50302, -95.34636
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2011)
Projected traffic300 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Furnance RD over Mustang Bayou built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Furnance RD over Mustang 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Furnance RD over Mustang Bayou carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Furnance RD over Mustang Bayou?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Furnance RD over Mustang Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.