US Bridges

FM 2759 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.9 MI SE of IH 69 · Structure no. 120800281701001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,266
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2759 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2759 over Drainage Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 85 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 9,266 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,158 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 2759
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.9 MI SE of IH 69
RouteState Highway 2759
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53743, -95.70139
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,266 (2023)
Projected traffic13,158 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2759 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is FM 2759 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2759 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 9,266 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 2759 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2759 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.