US Bridges

CR 128 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of SH 35 · Structure no. 120200AA0652002

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,119
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 128 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 128 over Drainage Ditch in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4,119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2031. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 128
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.50 MI W of SH 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.5019, -95.25509
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,119 (2016)
Projected traffic5,000 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 128 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 128 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 128 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 4,119 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 128 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 128 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.