US Bridges

Delta Lake DR over Drainage Ditch

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.02 MI W of S Mason RD · Structure no. 120800AA3358213

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delta Lake DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Delta Lake DR over Drainage Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDelta Lake DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.02 MI W of S Mason RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6529, -95.73899
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 inspectionDecember 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
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 Delta Lake DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Delta 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 December 2023.

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

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Delta Lake DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Delta Lake DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.