US Bridges

Avalon Point over Waterbook Lake

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.04 MI W of Sienna Pkwy · Structure no. 120800AA2825210

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
308
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avalon Point over Waterbook Lake is a concrete arch - deck carrying Avalon Point over Waterbook Lake in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 308 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesAvalon Point
CrossesWaterbook Lake
Location0.04 MI W of Sienna Pkwy
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52489, -95.53397
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic308 (2021)
Projected traffic308 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Avalon Point over Waterbook Lake built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avalon Point over Waterbook Lake 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Avalon Point over Waterbook Lake carry?

About 308 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Avalon Point over Waterbook Lake?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Avalon Point over Waterbook Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.