US Bridges

Lodge Lake DR over Fulshear Lake

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.01 MI E of Fulshear Trc · Structure no. 120800AA5634275

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lodge Lake DR over Fulshear Lake is a concrete culvert carrying Lodge Lake DR over Fulshear Lake 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLodge Lake DR
CrossesFulshear Lake
Location0.01 MI E of Fulshear Trc
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68089, -95.89515
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 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 traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 Lodge Lake DR over Fulshear Lake built?

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

What condition is Lodge Lake DR over Fulshear Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Lodge Lake DR over Fulshear Lake carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lodge Lake DR over Fulshear Lake?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lodge Lake DR over Fulshear Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.