US Bridges

Marina Drive over Brakes Bayou

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Jefferson County, Texas · .15MI. of Pine St. Int. · Structure no. 201240B20002001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
734
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marina Drive over Brakes Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Marina Drive over Brakes Bayou in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 734 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2037. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMarina Drive
CrossesBrakes Bayou
Location.15MI. of Pine St. Int.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09896, -94.0987
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 inspectionJune 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic734 (2022)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$226,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marina Drive over Brakes Bayou built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marina Drive over Brakes 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Marina Drive over Brakes Bayou carry?

About 734 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Marina Drive over Brakes Bayou?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Marina Drive over Brakes Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.