US Bridges

Emily Park Lane over Drainage Ditch

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of Peek Road · Structure no. 120800AA0379001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emily Park Lane over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Emily Park Lane over Drainage Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2030. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEmily Park Lane
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.5 MI E of Peek Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70846, -95.75382
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2010)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2030
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 Emily Park Lane over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emily Park Lane over Drainage Ditch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Emily Park Lane over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Emily Park Lane over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Emily Park Lane over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.