US Bridges

Lexington Blvd over Drainage Ditch

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.80 MI W of FM 1092 · Structure no. 120800R00675002

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lexington Blvd over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Lexington Blvd over Drainage Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLexington Blvd
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.80 MI W of FM 1092
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60057, -95.57831
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 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2013)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Lexington Blvd over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lexington Blvd over Drainage Ditch 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 Lexington Blvd over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lexington Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Lexington Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.