US Bridges

Pool Hill RD over Brookshire Creek

PoorPosted for load

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of CR 398 · Structure no. 120800AA0398001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pool Hill RD over Brookshire Creek is a steel culvert carrying Pool Hill RD over Brookshire Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 194 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPool Hill RD
CrossesBrookshire Creek
Location0.10 MI E of CR 398
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72691, -95.94414
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2016)
Projected traffic351 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Pool Hill RD over Brookshire Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pool Hill RD over Brookshire Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Pool Hill RD over Brookshire Creek carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pool Hill RD over Brookshire Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Pool Hill RD over Brookshire Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.