US Bridges

N Bridgeland Lake over Detention Pond

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.15 MI N of Fry RD · Structure no. 121020A27118001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Bridgeland Lake over Detention Pond is a concrete culvert carrying N Bridgeland Lake over Detention Pond in Harris 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2030. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN Bridgeland Lake
CrossesDetention Pond
Location1.15 MI N of Fry RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95748, -95.72205
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2010)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 N Bridgeland Lake over Detention Pond built?

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

What condition is N Bridgeland Lake over Detention Pond 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does N Bridgeland Lake over Detention Pond carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Bridgeland Lake over Detention Pond?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns N Bridgeland Lake over Detention Pond?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.