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Driveways and culverts on county right-of-way need review

Fort Bend County Home & Property

A gravel driveway off a county road is not always a simple weekend job in unincorporated Fort Bend County. A new drive that crosses county right-of-way can need a county permit.

That is especially true where the drive crosses a roadside ditch. The culvert under the drive has to be sized and set so water keeps moving. A small pipe can dam the flow and push water toward the road or a neighbor.

County Engineering has rules for driveways and culverts on county easements and rights-of-way. Use the permit page for a new driveway, replacement culvert, or access promise in a sale.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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