US Bridges

Tara Plantation DR over Drainage Ditch

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of Sansbury RD · Structure no. 120800AA0999002

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tara Plantation DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Tara Plantation 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTara Plantation DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.30 MI S of Sansbury RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54607, -95.68882
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2010)
Projected traffic500 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Tara Plantation DR over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Tara Plantation 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Tara Plantation DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Tara Plantation DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Tara Plantation DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.