US Bridges

SH 36 NB Exit Rmp over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 1.25 MI N of FM 1459 · Structure no. 120200011108062

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
634
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 NB Exit Rmp over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 36 NB Exit Rmp over Drainage Ditch in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 634 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,510 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSH 36 NB Exit Rmp
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.25 MI N of FM 1459
RouteState Highway 288
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.94498, -95.36988
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic634 (2023)
Projected traffic13,510 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 36 NB Exit Rmp over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 36 NB Exit Rmp 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 36 NB Exit Rmp over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 634 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 NB Exit Rmp over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns SH 36 NB Exit Rmp over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.