US Bridges

Eagle DR over Drain

Good

Chambers County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of SH 146 · Structure no. 200360C00050001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,340
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagle DR over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Eagle DR over Drain in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,340 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,680 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEagle DR
CrossesDrain
Location0.3 MI E of SH 146
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87565, -94.88985
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,340 (2013)
Projected traffic4,680 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eagle DR over Drain built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eagle DR over Drain 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Eagle DR over Drain carry?

About 3,340 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Eagle DR over Drain?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Eagle DR over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.