FM 523 over Oyster Creek

Poor Condition72 years old5,336 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyBrazoria
Location2.10 Mi N Of SH 332
CarriesFM 523
CrossesOyster Creek
Coordinates29.01197, -95.32834

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length303.1 ft (92.4 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width42.3 ft (12.9 m)
Deck Area1192.0 sq m
Main Spans10
Year Built1954 (reconstructed 1992)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,336 (2024)
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 Number120200100301011

Nearby Bridges

FM 523 over Old Oyster Creek 1.2 mi Good CR 721g over Canal 1.7 mi Good SH 332 over Velasco Drainage Canal 2.1 mi Fair FM 523 over East Union Bayou 2.3 mi Fair CR 227a over Drainage Ditch 2.7 mi Good FM 523 over Dow Barge Canal 3.1 mi Fair SH 332 EB over Up Rr 3.2 mi Good SH 332 WB over Up Rr 3.2 mi Good FM 523 over Dow Waste Water Canal 3.2 mi Fair CR 226 over Oyster Crk 3.2 mi Fair