US Bridges

CR 23 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.14 MI E of SH 36 · Structure no. 120200AA0155300

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
34 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 23 over Drainage Ditch is a other culvert carrying CR 23 over Drainage Ditch in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 23
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.14 MI E of SH 36
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.21727, -95.69108
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic700 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 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 23 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 23 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 23 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 23 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns CR 23 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.