US Bridges

FM 2004 over Brazos River

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 1.35 MI S of SH 332 · Structure no. 120200252302017

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,422 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
7,571
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2004 over Brazos River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2004 over Brazos River in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7,571 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,730 by 2033. The structure is 1,422 ft (433.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 2004
CrossesBrazos River
Location1.35 MI S of SH 332
RouteState Highway 2004
StateTexas
Coordinates29.02696, -95.4768
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,422 ft (433.5 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,571 (2020)
Projected traffic8,730 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 2004 over Brazos River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2004 over Brazos River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2004 over Brazos River carry?

About 7,571 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 2004 over Brazos River?

The structure is 1,422 ft (433.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2004 over Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.