US Bridges

Technology Lp over Research Park Lake

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 0.40 MI SW of FM 60 · Structure no. 170210AM0200002

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Technology Lp over Research Park Lake is a concrete culvert carrying Technology Lp over Research Park Lake in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTechnology Lp
CrossesResearch Park Lake
Location0.40 MI SW of FM 60
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.60119, -96.36017
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic500 by 2035
Trucks5%
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

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byUnknown
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 Technology Lp over Research Park Lake built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Technology Lp over Research Park Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Technology Lp over Research Park Lake carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Technology Lp over Research Park Lake?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Technology Lp over Research Park Lake?

It is owned by the Unknown.