US Bridges

Pearland Pkwy over Drainage Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Brazoria County, Texas · 1.3 MI N of FM 518 · Structure no. 120200M01907006

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pearland Pkwy over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Pearland Pkwy 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long.

CarriesPearland Pkwy
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.3 MI N of FM 518
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.5716, -95.26118
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 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
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2011)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
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 Pearland Pkwy over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Pearland Pkwy 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 Pearland Pkwy over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pearland Pkwy over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Pearland Pkwy over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.