US Bridges

Forest Park LN over Drainage Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of Pearland Pkwy · Structure no. 120200M00886001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Park LN over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Forest Park LN over Drainage Ditch in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 750 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesForest Park LN
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.5 MI W of Pearland Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57357, -95.27213
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2011)
Projected traffic750 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Forest Park LN over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Park LN 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 Forest Park LN over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Forest Park LN over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Park LN over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.