US Bridges

CR 1051 over Spindletop Bayou

FairPosted for load

Liberty County, Texas · 3.0 MI S of CR 201 · Structure no. 201460AA0204001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1051 over Spindletop Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1051 over Spindletop Bayou in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 128 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2037. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1051
CrossesSpindletop Bayou
Location3.0 MI S of CR 201
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLiberty County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96529, -94.54437
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2016)
Projected traffic180 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1051 over Spindletop Bayou built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1051 over Spindletop 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1051 over Spindletop Bayou carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1051 over Spindletop Bayou?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1051 over Spindletop Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.