US Bridges

First Colony Blvd over Drainage Ditch

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of SH 6 · Structure no. 120800H00106001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

First Colony Blvd over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying First Colony Blvd over Drainage Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2033. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFirst Colony Blvd
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.50 MI S of SH 6
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59698, -95.63708
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2013)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was First Colony Blvd over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is First Colony 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does First Colony Blvd over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is First Colony Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns First Colony Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.