US Bridges

Knight RD SB over Brazos River Auth Canal

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.00 MI N of Mckeever RD · Structure no. 120800AA0997001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
136
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Knight RD SB over Brazos River Auth Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Knight RD SB over Brazos River Auth Canal in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 136 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKnight RD SB
CrossesBrazos River Auth Canal
Location0.00 MI N of Mckeever RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.50749, -95.51009
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2016)
Projected traffic105 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$33,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Knight RD SB over Brazos River Auth Canal built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Knight RD SB 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 September 2023.

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

About 136 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Knight RD SB over Brazos River Auth Canal?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Knight RD SB over Brazos River Auth Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.