US Bridges

FM 2004 over Drainage Ditch 9A

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.75 MI NE of CR 208 · Structure no. 120200252302342

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,273
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2004 over Drainage Ditch 9A is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2004 over Drainage Ditch 9A in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 62 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 5,273 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,410 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2004
CrossesDrainage Ditch 9A
Location0.75 MI NE of CR 208
RouteState Highway 2004
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.16878, -95.26597
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,273 (2020)
Projected traffic12,410 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 9A built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is FM 2004 over Drainage Ditch 9A 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 9A carry?

About 5,273 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 2004 over Drainage Ditch 9A?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FM 2004 over Drainage Ditch 9A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.