US Bridges

Yaupon Shore DR over Lake

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of Lake Bend Shr · Structure no. 121700A71506010

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
233
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yaupon Shore DR over Lake is a concrete arch - deck carrying Yaupon Shore DR over Lake in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 233 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesYaupon Shore DR
CrossesLake
Location0.1 MI N of Lake Bend Shr
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.12327, -95.37913
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2021)
Projected traffic233 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 Yaupon Shore DR over Lake built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yaupon Shore DR over Lake 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Yaupon Shore DR over Lake carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Yaupon Shore DR over Lake?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Yaupon Shore DR over Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.