US Bridges

W Alkire Lake RD over Horseshoe Lake

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of Alkire Lake · Structure no. 120800H00015001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Alkire Lake RD over Horseshoe Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Alkire Lake RD over Horseshoe Lake in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesW Alkire Lake RD
CrossesHorseshoe Lake
Location0.10 MI N of Alkire Lake
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6151, -95.60982
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2013)
Projected traffic350 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Alkire Lake RD over Horseshoe Lake built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Alkire Lake RD over Horseshoe Lake 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does W Alkire Lake RD over Horseshoe Lake carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is W Alkire Lake RD over Horseshoe Lake?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns W Alkire Lake RD over Horseshoe Lake?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.