US Bridges

Gillingham Blvd over Drainage Ditch

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.71 MI N of US90A · Structure no. 120800H00137296

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gillingham Blvd over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Gillingham 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGillingham Blvd
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.71 MI N of US90A
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.63456, -95.61348
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
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

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 Gillingham Blvd over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Gillingham 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 Gillingham Blvd over Drainage Ditch carry?

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

How long is Gillingham Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Gillingham Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.