US Bridges

Church ST over Drainage Ditch

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.10 MI SE of Beasley ST · Structure no. 120800F00045001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church ST over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Church ST over Drainage Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 380 vehicles a day, projected to reach 425 by 2029. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long.

CarriesChurch ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.10 MI SE of Beasley ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.40278, -95.84377
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2009)
Projected traffic425 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Church ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church ST 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Church ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Church ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Church ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.