US Bridges

New Territory EB over Drainage Ditch

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of SH 99 · Structure no. 120800AA1173003

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Territory EB over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying New Territory EB over Drainage Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2028. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNew Territory EB
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.5 MI E of SH 99
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59148, -95.6701
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2009)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Territory EB over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Territory EB 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 New Territory EB over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is New Territory EB over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns New Territory EB over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.