US Bridges

CR 44 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.50 MI NW of SH 288 Bus · Structure no. 120200AA0106001

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,175
2020 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 1930 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 95 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 3,175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,500 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 44
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.50 MI NW of SH 288 Bus
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.17329, -95.43833
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic3,175 (2020)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2031
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 44 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is CR 44 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 44 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,175 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 44 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR 44 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.