US Bridges

Braxton Road over Brooks Branch

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.55 MI NE of FM 2919 · Structure no. 120800J00010005

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Braxton Road over Brooks Branch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Braxton Road over Brooks Branch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBraxton Road
CrossesBrooks Branch
Location0.55 MI NE of FM 2919
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.45279, -95.99328
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Braxton Road over Brooks Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Braxton Road over Brooks Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Braxton Road over Brooks Branch carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Braxton Road over Brooks Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Braxton Road over Brooks Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.