US Bridges

Greatwood Lake DR over Drainage Ditch

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.75 MI E of Greatwood Pk · Structure no. 120800AA1122001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greatwood Lake DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Greatwood Lake DR over Drainage Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGreatwood Lake DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.75 MI E of Greatwood Pk
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55485, -95.67519
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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic300 (2009)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2029
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 Greatwood Lake DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greatwood Lake DR over Drainage 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Greatwood Lake DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Greatwood Lake DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Greatwood Lake DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.