US Bridges

Lakes of Champions over Cotton Bayou

Good

Chambers County, Texas · 0.25 MI NE of Eagle DR · Structure no. 200360C00050003

Built
2007
18 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
83 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakes of Champions over Cotton Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Lakes of Champions over Cotton Bayou in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 2007 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 18 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLakes of Champions
CrossesCotton Bayou
Location0.25 MI NE of Eagle DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.8334, -94.8438
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Lakes of Champions over Cotton Bayou built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Lakes of Champions over Cotton Bayou 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lakes of Champions over Cotton Bayou carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lakes of Champions over Cotton Bayou?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lakes of Champions over Cotton Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.