US Bridges

Plantation DR over Drainage Ditch

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.55 MI E of SH 332 · Structure no. 120200B00630001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,090
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plantation DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Plantation DR over Drainage Ditch in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 9,090 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPlantation DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.55 MI E of SH 332
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.02101, -95.42853
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,090 (2012)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2032
Trucks5%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plantation DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plantation DR 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 Plantation DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 9,090 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Plantation DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Plantation DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.