US Bridges

New Territory SB over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.3 MI SW of SH 99 · Structure no. 120800AA1173001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Territory SB over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying New Territory SB over Drainage Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2029. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Territory SB
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.3 MI SW of SH 99
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58728, -95.68196
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2009)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 New Territory SB over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Territory SB over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does New Territory SB over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is New Territory SB over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns New Territory SB over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.