US Bridges

CR 220 over Ditch 7

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of SH 288 · Structure no. 120200AA1067008

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,854
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 220 over Ditch 7 is a concrete culvert carrying CR 220 over Ditch 7 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 3,854 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,900 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 220
CrossesDitch 7
Location0.8 MI E of SH 288
RouteCounty Highway 220
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.12419, -95.43809
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic3,854 (2016)
Projected traffic6,900 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 220 over Ditch 7 built?

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

What condition is CR 220 over Ditch 7 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 220 over Ditch 7 carry?

About 3,854 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 220 over Ditch 7?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR 220 over Ditch 7?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.