US Bridges

Royal Lakes Blvd over Gapps Bayou

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.70 MI S of FM 2759 · Structure no. 120800AA0700001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
79 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royal Lakes Blvd over Gapps Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Royal Lakes Blvd over Gapps Bayou in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2030. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoyal Lakes Blvd
CrossesGapps Bayou
Location0.70 MI S of FM 2759
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52266, -95.67056
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic130 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

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 Royal Lakes Blvd over Gapps Bayou built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Royal Lakes Blvd over Gapps Bayou 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Royal Lakes Blvd over Gapps Bayou carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Royal Lakes Blvd over Gapps Bayou?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Royal Lakes Blvd over Gapps Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.