US Bridges

G Duty RD over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 2.10 MI S of FM 1462 · Structure no. 120800AA0720004

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

G Duty RD over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying G Duty RD over Drainage Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesG Duty RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.10 MI S of FM 1462
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.30899, -95.68807
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic75 (2009)
Projected traffic150 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 G Duty RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is G Duty RD over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does G Duty RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is G Duty RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns G Duty RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.