US Bridges

CR 290 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.16 MI SW of SH 288 · Structure no. 120200AA0479002

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
802
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 290 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 290 over Drainage Ditch in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 802 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 290
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.16 MI SW of SH 288
RouteCounty Highway 290
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.14478, -95.4535
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic802 (2021)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 290 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 290 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 290 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 802 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 290 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns CR 290 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.