US Bridges

US 59 Nbml over Brooks Branch

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.40 MI NE of FM 2919 · Structure no. 120800008909184

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,841
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 Nbml over Brooks Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 Nbml over Brooks Branch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 48 years old, older 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 12,841 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,400 by 2033. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59 Nbml
CrossesBrooks Branch
Location0.40 MI NE of FM 2919
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.44931, -95.99329
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,841 (2019)
Projected traffic19,400 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US 59 Nbml over Brooks Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is US 59 Nbml over Brooks Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 Nbml over Brooks Branch carry?

About 12,841 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 59 Nbml over Brooks Branch?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 Nbml over Brooks Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.