US Bridges

CR 133 over Swinney Marsh

Fair

Liberty County, Texas · 2.45 MI W of FM 363 · Structure no. 201460AA0326003

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
398
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 133 over Swinney Marsh is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 133 over Swinney Marsh in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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.

It carries about 398 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2037. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 133
CrossesSwinney Marsh
Location2.45 MI W of FM 363
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLiberty County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.94913, -94.75311
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic398 (2016)
Projected traffic560 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 133 over Swinney Marsh built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 133 over Swinney Marsh 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 133 over Swinney Marsh carry?

About 398 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 133 over Swinney Marsh?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 133 over Swinney Marsh?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.