US Bridges

Pendleton Drive over Alcorn Bayou Tributary

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.2 MI E of Elkin RD · Structure no. 120800H00604001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pendleton Drive over Alcorn Bayou Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Pendleton Drive over Alcorn Bayou Tributary in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 750 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 139 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPendleton Drive
CrossesAlcorn Bayou Tributary
Location1.2 MI E of Elkin RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56039, -95.61087
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2009)
Projected traffic750 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Pendleton Drive over Alcorn Bayou Tributary built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pendleton Drive over Alcorn Bayou Tributary 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pendleton Drive over Alcorn Bayou Tributary carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Pendleton Drive over Alcorn Bayou Tributary?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns Pendleton Drive over Alcorn Bayou Tributary?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.