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Countryplace Pkwy over Drainage Ditch

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.35 MI N of Hughes Ranch · Structure no. 120200AA2003001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,310
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Countryplace Pkwy over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Countryplace Pkwy over Drainage Ditch in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2031. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCountryplace Pkwy
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.35 MI N of Hughes Ranch
RouteCounty Highway 94
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57534, -95.384
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,310 (2011)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Countryplace Pkwy over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Countryplace Pkwy 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 Countryplace Pkwy over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,310 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Countryplace Pkwy over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Countryplace Pkwy over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.