US Bridges

Pecan Hill RD over Brookshire Creek

PoorPosted for load

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of CR 398 · Structure no. 120800AA0803002

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
52 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
187
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pecan Hill RD over Brookshire Creek is a steel culvert carrying Pecan Hill RD over Brookshire Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 187 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPecan Hill RD
CrossesBrookshire Creek
Location0.50 MI W of CR 398
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73316, -95.9459
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2021)
Projected traffic351 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$28,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pecan Hill RD over Brookshire Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pecan 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 Pecan Hill RD over Brookshire Creek carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pecan Hill RD over Brookshire Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Pecan Hill RD over Brookshire Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.