US Bridges

Austin ST over Drainage Ditch

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of SH 35 · Structure no. 120200AA0170001

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Austin ST over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Austin ST over Drainage Ditch in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 77 years old, older 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 370 vehicles a day, projected to reach 450 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAustin ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.15 MI E of SH 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.1426, -95.61797
Functional classRural Local

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic370 (2011)
Projected traffic450 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Austin ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Austin ST 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 Austin ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Austin ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Austin ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.