US Bridges

Masters ST over Drainage Ditch

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 1.60 MI S of SH 6 · Structure no. 120200W00095001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Masters ST over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Masters ST over Drainage Ditch in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,700 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMasters ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.60 MI S of SH 6
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.44531, -95.36367
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2013)
Projected traffic3,700 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Masters ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Masters 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 Masters ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Masters ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Masters ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.