US Bridges

Hawks Prairie Blvd over Drainage Ditch

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.13 MI NE of Spring Gren · Structure no. 120800AA4295269

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawks Prairie Blvd over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Hawks Prairie Blvd over Drainage Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHawks Prairie Blvd
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.13 MI NE of Spring Gren
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73852, -95.82846
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Hawks Prairie Blvd over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawks Prairie Blvd 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Hawks Prairie Blvd over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hawks Prairie Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

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

Who owns Hawks Prairie Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.