US Bridges

Court RD over Brazos River Auth Canal

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.9 MI W of FM 2234 · Structure no. 120800R00258001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,050
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Court RD over Brazos River Auth Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Court RD over Brazos River Auth Canal in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,100 by 2033. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCourt RD
CrossesBrazos River Auth Canal
Location0.9 MI W of FM 2234
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59107, -95.54174
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2013)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Court RD over Brazos River Auth Canal built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Court RD 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 August 2023.

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

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Court RD over Brazos River Auth Canal?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Court RD over Brazos River Auth Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.