US Bridges

Cc Woodson over Pecan Bayou

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 0.05 MI SW of FM 2525 · Structure no. 230250B00655001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,997
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cc Woodson over Pecan Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cc Woodson over Pecan Bayou in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 7,997 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,196 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCc Woodson
CrossesPecan Bayou
Location0.05 MI SW of FM 2525
RouteCounty Highway 807
StateTexas
Coordinates31.72979, -98.96986
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,997 (2022)
Projected traffic11,196 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$26,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cc Woodson over Pecan Bayou built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cc Woodson over Pecan 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Cc Woodson over Pecan Bayou carry?

About 7,997 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cc Woodson over Pecan Bayou?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Cc Woodson over Pecan Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.