US Bridges

Beard RD over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of Hughes RD · Structure no. 120800AA0724002

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beard RD over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Beard RD over Drainage Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 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 310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBeard RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.20 MI S of Hughes RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.33851, -95.7123
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic310 (2009)
Projected traffic350 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beard RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beard 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 Beard RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Beard RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Beard RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.