US Bridges

FM 2004 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 1.35 MI NE of FM 523 · Structure no. 120200252302005

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,772
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2004 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2004 over Drainage Ditch in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5,772 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,630 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2004
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.35 MI NE of FM 523
RouteState Highway 2004
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.13004, -95.36279
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,772 (2020)
Projected traffic6,630 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 2004 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2004 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 FM 2004 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 5,772 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 2004 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns FM 2004 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.