US Bridges

Bushnell RD over Drainage Ditch

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.01 MI NW Needville RD · Structure no. 120800AA0973001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bushnell RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Bushnell RD over Drainage Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2029. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBushnell RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.01 MI NW Needville RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.36224, -95.87698
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2009)
Projected traffic300 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bushnell RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bushnell 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 Bushnell RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Bushnell RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bushnell RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.