US Bridges

FM 528 over Drainage Ditch D-5

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.75 MI NE of SH 35 · Structure no. 120200141402027

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,374
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 528 over Drainage Ditch D-5 is a concrete culvert carrying FM 528 over Drainage Ditch D-5 in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,374 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,530 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 528
CrossesDrainage Ditch D-5
Location0.75 MI NE of SH 35
RouteState Highway 528
StateTexas
Coordinates29.45717, -95.23222
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,374 (2020)
Projected traffic22,530 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FM 528 over Drainage Ditch D-5 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 528 over Drainage Ditch D-5 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 528 over Drainage Ditch D-5 carry?

About 18,374 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 528 over Drainage Ditch D-5?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns FM 528 over Drainage Ditch D-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.