US Bridges

US 59 Nbfr over Brooks Branch

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.40 MI NE of FM 2919 · Structure no. 120800008909201

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,774
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 Nbfr over Brooks Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 Nbfr over Brooks Branch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,774 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,130 by 2033. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59 Nbfr
CrossesBrooks Branch
Location0.40 MI NE of FM 2919
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.44907, -95.99329
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 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 width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,774 (2024)
Projected traffic2,130 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US 59 Nbfr over Brooks Branch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 Nbfr 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 Nbfr over Brooks Branch carry?

About 1,774 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 59 Nbfr 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 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 Nbfr over Brooks Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.