US Bridges

Soldiers Field DR over Lake Pointe

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.45 MI E of 1st Colony · Structure no. 120800H00262131

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Soldiers Field DR over Lake Pointe is a concrete culvert carrying Soldiers Field DR over Lake Pointe in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSoldiers Field DR
CrossesLake Pointe
Location0.45 MI E of 1st Colony
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59755, -95.63105
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2019)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Soldiers Field DR over Lake Pointe built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Soldiers Field DR over Lake Pointe 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Soldiers Field DR over Lake Pointe carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Soldiers Field DR over Lake Pointe?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Soldiers Field DR over Lake Pointe?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.