US Bridges

Briar Summit Lane over Little Prong Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.22 MI W of SH 99 · Structure no. 120800AA0382001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briar Summit Lane over Little Prong Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Briar Summit Lane over Little Prong Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2028. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBriar Summit Lane
CrossesLittle Prong Creek
Location0.22 MI W of SH 99
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71938, -95.77565
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2009)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Briar Summit Lane over Little Prong Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Briar Summit Lane over Little Prong Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Briar Summit Lane over Little Prong Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Briar Summit Lane over Little Prong Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Briar Summit Lane over Little Prong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.