US Bridges

Lake Front DR over Brightwater Outfall

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.98 MI NW of FM 1092 · Structure no. 120800R00662001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
81 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Front DR over Brightwater Outfall is a steel culvert carrying Lake Front DR over Brightwater Outfall in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2033. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Front DR
CrossesBrightwater Outfall
Location0.98 MI NW of FM 1092
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58977, -95.57402
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2013)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2033
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

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 Lake Front DR over Brightwater Outfall built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Front DR over Brightwater Outfall 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Front DR over Brightwater Outfall carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Lake Front DR over Brightwater Outfall?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Front DR over Brightwater Outfall?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.