US Bridges

CR 44 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.85 MI NW of SH 288 · Structure no. 120200AA0101001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,711
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 44 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 44 over Drainage Ditch in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,711 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 44
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.85 MI NW of SH 288
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.1948, -95.46325
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,711 (2016)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 44 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 44 over Drainage Ditch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 44 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,711 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 44 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns CR 44 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.