US Bridges

Westheimer Pkwy over Drainage Ditch

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of SH 99 · Structure no. 120800AA1180003

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westheimer Pkwy over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Westheimer Pkwy over Drainage Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 30 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2027. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWestheimer Pkwy
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.3 MI E of SH 99
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73447, -95.76746
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2009)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Westheimer Pkwy over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Westheimer Pkwy 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Westheimer Pkwy over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Westheimer Pkwy over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Westheimer Pkwy over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.