US Bridges

Brooks ST over Char Lake

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of HWY 6 · Structure no. 120800H00080124

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
218 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooks ST over Char Lake is a concrete culvert carrying Brooks ST over Char Lake in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrooks ST
CrossesChar Lake
Location0.20 MI N of HWY 6
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60639, -95.63473
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans21
Design loadUnknown
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2019)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2040
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Brooks ST over Char Lake built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brooks ST over Char Lake 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Brooks ST over Char Lake carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Brooks ST over Char Lake?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Brooks ST over Char Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.