US Bridges

Kingsland Blvd over Drainage Ditch

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.41 MI SE of FM 1463 · Structure no. 120800EE0485271

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingsland Blvd over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Kingsland Blvd over Drainage Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKingsland Blvd
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.41 MI SE of FM 1463
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76885, -95.83276
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2020)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Kingsland Blvd over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kingsland 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 Kingsland Blvd over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kingsland Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns Kingsland Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.