SH 185 over Drainage Ditch
FairCalhoun County, Texas · 1.70 MI NW of SH 35 · Structure no. 130290043201009
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,421
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 185 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying SH 185 over Drainage Ditch in Calhoun County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 75 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 3,421 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,230 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 185 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is SH 185 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SH 185 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 3,421 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SH 185 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 185 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.