US Bridges

Bissell RD over Drainage Ditch

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Brazoria County, Texas · 0.55 MI E of Masters ST · Structure no. 120200W00118001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bissell RD over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Bissell RD 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 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBissell RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.55 MI E of Masters ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.46091, -95.34914
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2013)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$26,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bissell RD over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Bissell RD 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 Bissell RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Bissell RD 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 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bissell RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.