US Bridges

Ivy Mill Lane over Branch of Oyster Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.05 MI SW of Mill Garden · Structure no. 120800AA0590001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ivy Mill Lane over Branch of Oyster Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ivy Mill Lane over Branch of Oyster Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2029. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long.

CarriesIvy Mill Lane
CrossesBranch of Oyster Creek
Location0.05 MI SW of Mill Garden
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49496, -95.51219
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic100 (2009)
Projected traffic100 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ivy Mill Lane over Branch of Oyster Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ivy Mill Lane over Branch of Oyster Creek 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 Ivy Mill Lane over Branch of Oyster Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Ivy Mill Lane over Branch of Oyster Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ivy Mill Lane over Branch of Oyster Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.