US Bridges

Lakehead LN over Long Point Slough

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of Bellaire Bvd · Structure no. 120800AA5253250

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakehead LN over Long Point Slough is a concrete culvert carrying Lakehead LN over Long Point Slough in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLakehead LN
CrossesLong Point Slough
Location0.20 MI S of Bellaire Bvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69045, -95.73286
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 Lakehead LN over Long Point Slough built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakehead LN over Long Point Slough 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 Lakehead LN over Long Point Slough carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lakehead LN over Long Point Slough?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lakehead LN over Long Point Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.