US Bridges

Evergreen RD over Brazos River Auth Canal

FairPosted for load

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of FM 521 · Structure no. 120800AA0542001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evergreen RD over Brazos River Auth Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Evergreen RD over Brazos River Auth Canal in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesEvergreen RD
CrossesBrazos River Auth Canal
Location0.35 MI W of FM 521
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54689, -95.45211
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2015)
Projected traffic500 by 2035
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$65,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Evergreen RD over Brazos River Auth Canal built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Evergreen RD over Brazos River Auth Canal 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Evergreen RD over Brazos River Auth Canal carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Evergreen RD over Brazos River Auth Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Evergreen RD over Brazos River Auth Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.