US Bridges

Mchard RD EB over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of SH 288 · Structure no. 120200AA2004001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mchard RD EB over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mchard RD EB over Drainage Ditch in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2031. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMchard RD EB
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.80 MI E of SH 288
RouteCounty Highway 106
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58154, -95.37216
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2011)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mchard RD EB over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mchard RD EB over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Mchard RD EB over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Mchard RD EB over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Mchard RD EB over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.