US Bridges

Natchez DR over Drainage Ditch

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of Shenandoah · Structure no. 120800AA0998001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Natchez DR over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Natchez DR over Drainage Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2029. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNatchez DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.05 MI W of Shenandoah
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54418, -95.68981
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry5: 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2009)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Natchez DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez DR 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 Natchez DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Natchez DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.