US Bridges

Penny Lake DR over Guyler Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of FM 1952 · Structure no. 120800AA1001001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
234
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Penny Lake DR over Guyler Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Penny Lake DR over Guyler 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 234 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPenny Lake DR
CrossesGuyler Ditch
Location0.30 MI S of FM 1952
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57167, -96.04423
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2021)
Projected traffic234 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Penny Lake DR over Guyler Ditch built?

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

What condition is Penny Lake DR over Guyler 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 Penny Lake DR over Guyler Ditch carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Penny Lake DR over Guyler Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Penny Lake DR over Guyler Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.