US Bridges

W South ST over Drainage Ditch

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.10 MI NE of CR 178 · Structure no. 120200D01180001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

W South ST over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying W South ST over Drainage Ditch in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW South ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.10 MI NE of CR 178
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.40318, -95.27299
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2011)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 W South ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is W South 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does W South ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is W South ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns W South ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.