US Bridges

5th ST over Brazos River Auth Canal

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.30 MI SW of FM 2234 · Structure no. 120800AA0645002

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,276
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th ST over Brazos River Auth Canal is a concrete culvert carrying 5th ST over Brazos River Auth Canal 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 15,276 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries5th ST
CrossesBrazos River Auth Canal
Location1.30 MI SW of FM 2234
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60336, -95.55003
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,276 (2016)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5th ST over Brazos River Auth Canal built?

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

What condition is 5th ST over Brazos River Auth Canal 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 5th ST over Brazos River Auth Canal carry?

About 15,276 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is 5th ST over Brazos River Auth Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns 5th ST over Brazos River Auth Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.