US Bridges

Joan Collier Trace over Willow Fork Tributary

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.04 MI S of Wood Lily DR · Structure no. 120800AA5626270

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joan Collier Trace over Willow Fork Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Joan Collier Trace over Willow Fork Tributary in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesJoan Collier Trace
CrossesWillow Fork Tributary
Location0.04 MI S of Wood Lily DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.75648, -95.87449
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
Deck geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 Joan Collier Trace over Willow Fork Tributary built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joan Collier Trace over Willow Fork Tributary 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 Joan Collier Trace over Willow Fork Tributary carry?

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

How long is Joan Collier Trace over Willow Fork Tributary?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Joan Collier Trace over Willow Fork Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.