US Bridges

FM 2347 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 0.1 MI SW of Bs 6 · Structure no. 170210313801001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,080
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2347 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2347 over Drainage Ditch in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,080 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,112 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2347
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.1 MI SW of Bs 6
RouteState Highway 2347
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.61782, -96.32434
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,080 (2021)
Projected traffic21,112 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$101,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2347 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2347 over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2347 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 15,080 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 2347 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2347 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.