US Bridges

Lake Shore Village over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.54 MI N of SH 6 · Structure no. 120800R00664001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Shore Village over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Shore Village over Drainage Ditch 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 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 1,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Shore Village
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.54 MI N of SH 6
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53913, -95.51864
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 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 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2013)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Shore Village over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Lake Shore Village over Drainage Ditch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Shore Village over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Lake Shore Village over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lake Shore Village over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.