US Bridges

Fondren RD over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.20 MI S of Harris C/L · Structure no. 120800B24809010

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,870
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fondren RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Fondren RD 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 7,870 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2030. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFondren RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.20 MI S of Harris C/L
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60406, -95.50758
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,870 (2010)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2030
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$46,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fondren RD over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Fondren 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 Fondren RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 7,870 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Fondren RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Fondren RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.