US Bridges

Fluor Daniel SB over Brooks Lake

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of SH 6 · Structure no. 120800H00127001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
431 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2010 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Fluor Daniel SB over Brooks Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fluor Daniel SB over Brooks Lake in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2030. The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFluor Daniel SB
CrossesBrooks Lake
Location0.1 MI N of SH 6
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60334, -95.62941
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length431 ft (131.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2010)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2030
Trucks5%
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

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Fluor Daniel SB over Brooks Lake built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fluor Daniel SB over Brooks 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 Fluor Daniel SB over Brooks Lake carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fluor Daniel SB over Brooks Lake?

The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fluor Daniel SB over Brooks Lake?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).