US Bridges

Fort Bend DR over Valley Lodge Creek

Poor

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.70 MI N of FM 1093 · Structure no. 120800AA0836001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Bend DR over Valley Lodge Creek is a steel culvert carrying Fort Bend DR over Valley Lodge Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFort Bend DR
CrossesValley Lodge Creek
Location0.70 MI N of FM 1093
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68464, -96.00179
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2010)
Projected traffic120 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 Fort Bend DR over Valley Lodge Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fort Bend DR over Valley Lodge Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Fort Bend DR over Valley Lodge Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Fort Bend DR over Valley Lodge Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Fort Bend DR over Valley Lodge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.