SH 185 over Drainage Ditch
GoodCalhoun County, Texas · 1.44 MI E of SH 35 · Structure no. 130290043201010
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,925
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 185 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 185 over Drainage Ditch in Calhoun County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 69 years old, older 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 1,925 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,830 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 185 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is SH 185 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 2024.
How much traffic does SH 185 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 1,925 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SH 185 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns SH 185 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.