US Bridges

FM 1876 SB over Drainage Ditch

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of US 90A · Structure no. 120800174302007

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,193
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1876 SB over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 1876 SB over Drainage Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 9,193 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,510 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1876 SB
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.7 MI N of US 90A
RouteState Highway 1876
StateTexas
Coordinates29.63372, -95.61879
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,193 (2016)
Projected traffic9,510 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1876 SB over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1876 SB 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 FM 1876 SB over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 9,193 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 1876 SB over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1876 SB over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.