US Bridges

SH 332 Ml & Frs over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.1 MI SE of Flag DR · Structure no. 120200152401067

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,567
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 332 Ml & Frs over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 332 Ml & Frs over Drainage Ditch in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 41,567 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,400 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 264 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 332 Ml & Frs
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.1 MI SE of Flag DR
RouteState Highway 332
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.01516, -95.43131
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width264 ft (80.5 m)
Roadway width163 ft (49.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,567 (2020)
Projected traffic48,400 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SH 332 Ml & Frs over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 332 Ml & Frs 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 332 Ml & Frs over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 41,567 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 332 Ml & Frs over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 264 ft wide.

Who owns SH 332 Ml & Frs over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.