US Bridges

Beechwood ST over Drainage Ditch

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of Dogwood ST · Structure no. 120200B00095001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beechwood ST over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Beechwood ST 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBeechwood ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.20 MI N of Dogwood ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.05775, -95.43209
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2012)
Projected traffic450 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Beechwood ST over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Beechwood ST 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Beechwood ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beechwood ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Beechwood ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.