US Bridges

SH 99 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 5.25 MI N of US 59 · Structure no. 120800351004025

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
44,973
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 99 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 99 over Drainage Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 44,973 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,780 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 99
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location5.25 MI N of US 59
RouteState Highway 99
StateTexas
Coordinates29.62948, -95.70098
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,973 (2019)
Projected traffic30,780 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 SH 99 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 99 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 99 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 44,973 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 99 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns SH 99 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.