US Bridges

SH 332 Ml & Frs over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of S Lazy LN · Structure no. 120200152401069

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,956
2023 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 5 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 43,956 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,400 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 332 Ml & Frs
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.15 MI W of S Lazy LN
RouteState Highway 332
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.00981, -95.4171
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 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 traffic43,956 (2023)
Projected traffic48,400 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 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 September 2024.

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

About 43,956 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SH 332 Ml & Frs over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.