FM 521 over Oyster Creek

Fair Condition65 years old3,081 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyBrazoria
Location2.90 Mi NE Of SH 35
CarriesFM 521
CrossesOyster Creek
Coordinates29.18632, -95.49193

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length243.1 ft (74.1 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width31.2 ft (9.5 m)
Deck Area704.0 sq m
Main Spans8
Year Built1961

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,081 (2020)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number120200084706015

Nearby Bridges

CR 30 over Styles Bayou 1.3 mi Good CR 30 over Oyster Creek 1.7 mi Good CR 44 over Drainage Ditch 1.8 mi Good FM 523 over Protection Levee Ditch 2.0 mi Good SH 35 over Drainage Ditch 2.0 mi Fair SH 35 SB over Oyster Creek 2.1 mi Good SH 35 NB over Oyster Creek 2.2 mi Fair SH 35 SB over Jamison Slough 2.3 mi Good SH 35 NB over Jamison Slough 2.3 mi Fair CR 44 over SH 288 2.4 mi Good