US Bridges

S Barker Cypress over Clodine Ditch

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of FM 1093 · Structure no. 120800AA1110001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Barker Cypress over Clodine Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying S Barker Cypress over Clodine Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2026. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS Barker Cypress
CrossesClodine Ditch
Location0.05 MI N of FM 1093
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71029, -95.68801
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2009)
Projected traffic400 by 2026
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 S Barker Cypress over Clodine Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Barker Cypress over Clodine 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 S Barker Cypress over Clodine Ditch carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S Barker Cypress over Clodine Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns S Barker Cypress over Clodine Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.