FM 521 over American Water Canal

Fair Condition77 years old22,721 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyFort Bend
Location2.70 Mi S Of FM 2234
CarriesFM 521
CrossesAmerican Water Canal
Coordinates29.54489, -95.44626

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical6 — Scour calculated, stable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignSlab
Total Length49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Max Span24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Deck Width42.0 ft (12.8 m)
Deck Area194.6 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1949

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic22,721 (2023)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number120800011103025

Nearby Bridges

Kentucky RD over Brazos River Auth Canal 0.3 mi Fair Evergreen RD over Brazos River Auth Canal 0.4 mi Fair Naill RD over Mustang Bayou 0.8 mi Good Trammel-fresno RD over Mustang Bayou 0.8 mi Good CR 564 over Mustang Bayou 0.9 mi Poor Evergreen RD over Mustang Bayou 1.0 mi Good FM 521 over Mustang Bayou 1.1 mi Good CR 59 over American Canal 1.4 mi Good FM 521 over Fort Bend County Ditch A 1.6 mi Fair CR 48 Southbound over American Canal 1.9 mi Good