US Bridges

Lakeshore Lagoon over Cross Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.01 MI W of Cross Bend · Structure no. 120800L52537274

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeshore Lagoon over Cross Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lakeshore Lagoon over Cross Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLakeshore Lagoon
CrossesCross Creek
Location0.01 MI W of Cross Bend
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69639, -95.86832
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 Lakeshore Lagoon over Cross Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeshore Lagoon over Cross Creek 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 Lakeshore Lagoon over Cross Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lakeshore Lagoon over Cross Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeshore Lagoon over Cross Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.