US Bridges

Sl 541 over Brooks Branch

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.5 MI NE of FM 2919 · Structure no. 120800008917216

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,193
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 541 over Brooks Branch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Sl 541 over Brooks Branch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,193 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2030. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSl 541
CrossesBrooks Branch
Location0.5 MI NE of FM 2919
RouteState Highway 541
StateTexas
Coordinates29.45191, -95.99295
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,193 (2016)
Projected traffic800 by 2030
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sl 541 over Brooks Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sl 541 over Brooks Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Sl 541 over Brooks Branch carry?

About 1,193 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Sl 541 over Brooks Branch?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sl 541 over Brooks Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.