US Bridges

Ave B over Drainage Ditch

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of 5th ST · Structure no. 120800C00025001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave B over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Ave B over Drainage Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2030. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAve B
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.05 MI W of 5th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56529, -95.8034
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2010)
Projected traffic70 by 2030
Trucks0%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$28,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave B over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave B 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ave B over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Ave B over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ave B over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.