US Bridges

Industrial Blvd over Drainage Ditch

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.60 MI N of US 90A · Structure no. 120800H00165001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,610
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Industrial Blvd over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Industrial Blvd over Drainage Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 2,610 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIndustrial Blvd
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.60 MI N of US 90A
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.63608, -95.60635
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,610 (2011)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
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

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 Industrial Blvd over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Industrial 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Industrial Blvd over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,610 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Industrial Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Industrial Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.