US Bridges

Weeks RD over Robinowitz Ditch

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.70 MI S of SH 36 · Structure no. 120800AA0857001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weeks RD over Robinowitz Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Weeks RD over Robinowitz Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWeeks RD
CrossesRobinowitz Ditch
Location0.70 MI S of SH 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56456, -95.87393
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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2009)
Projected traffic200 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$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Weeks RD over Robinowitz Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weeks RD over Robinowitz 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Weeks RD over Robinowitz Ditch carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Weeks RD over Robinowitz Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Weeks RD over Robinowitz Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.