US Bridges

Tierra Grande RD over Drainage Ditch

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 2.05 MI S of Mueck RD · Structure no. 120800AA1100307

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
42 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tierra Grande RD over Drainage Ditch is a other culvert carrying Tierra Grande RD over Drainage Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2030. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTierra Grande RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.05 MI S of Mueck RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35001, -95.93892
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic125 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 Tierra Grande RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tierra Grande 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Tierra Grande RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Tierra Grande RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Tierra Grande RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.