US Bridges

Padon RD over Drainage Ditch

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 4.75 MI SE of SH 36 · Structure no. 120800AA0767003

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Padon RD over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Padon RD over Drainage Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2030. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPadon RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location4.75 MI SE of SH 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.36921, -95.77751
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2010)
Projected traffic250 by 2030
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 Padon RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Padon RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Padon RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Padon RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Padon RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.