US Bridges

FM 1952 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Austin County, Texas · 1.40 MI S of SH 36 · Structure no. 130080052704009

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
524
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1952 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1952 over Drainage Ditch in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 524 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 1952
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.40 MI S of SH 36
RouteState Highway 1952
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60657, -96.05466
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic524 (2018)
Projected traffic880 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1952 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1952 over Drainage Ditch 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1952 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 524 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 1952 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns FM 1952 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.