US Bridges

Court RD WB over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of S Post Oak · Structure no. 120800B16737002

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,722
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Court RD WB over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Court RD WB over Drainage Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,722 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,135 by 2031. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCourt RD WB
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.10 MI E of S Post Oak
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58973, -95.46753
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,722 (2011)
Projected traffic1,135 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Court RD WB over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Court RD WB 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 Court RD WB over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,722 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Court RD WB over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Court RD WB over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.