US Bridges

Pleasure Lake DR over Lake Conroe

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.06 MI SE of Kingston Cv · Structure no. 121700A01029029

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
242
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasure Lake DR over Lake Conroe is a prestressed concrete other carrying Pleasure Lake DR over Lake Conroe in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 242 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasure Lake DR
CrossesLake Conroe
Location0.06 MI SE of Kingston Cv
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.40876, -95.56466
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2021)
Projected traffic242 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Pleasure Lake DR over Lake Conroe built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasure Lake DR over Lake Conroe 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pleasure Lake DR over Lake Conroe carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pleasure Lake DR over Lake Conroe?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasure Lake DR over Lake Conroe?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.