US Bridges

Lj Parkway over Steep Bank Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.40 MI SE of University · Structure no. 120800AA5572290

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,512
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lj Parkway over Steep Bank Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lj Parkway over Steep Bank Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8,512 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,916 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLj Parkway
CrossesSteep Bank Creek
Location1.40 MI SE of University
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53031, -95.56853
Functional classUrban Collector

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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,512 (2022)
Projected traffic11,916 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lj Parkway over Steep Bank Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lj Parkway over Steep Bank Creek 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 Lj Parkway over Steep Bank Creek carry?

About 8,512 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lj Parkway over Steep Bank Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Lj Parkway over Steep Bank Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.