US Bridges

Blue Ridge RD over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.60 MI N of FM 2234 · Structure no. 120800B08012001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,520
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Ridge RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Blue Ridge RD over Drainage Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 1,520 vehicles a day, projected to reach 760 by 2030. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Ridge RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.60 MI N of FM 2234
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58898, -95.49221
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,520 (2010)
Projected traffic760 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Ridge RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Ridge RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Blue Ridge RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,520 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Blue Ridge RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ridge RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.