US Bridges

Brazos Lake Drive over Live Oak Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 2.0 MI NE of FM 762 · Structure no. 120800AA0693002

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brazos Lake Drive over Live Oak Creek is a steel culvert carrying Brazos Lake Drive over Live Oak 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBrazos Lake Drive
CrossesLive Oak Creek
Location2.0 MI NE of FM 762
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.46241, -95.66372
Functional classRural 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 inspectionOctober 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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2009)
Projected traffic100 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
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 Brazos Lake Drive over Live Oak Creek built?

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

What condition is Brazos Lake Drive over Live Oak 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Brazos Lake Drive over Live Oak Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Brazos Lake Drive over Live Oak Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Brazos Lake Drive over Live Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.