US Bridges

Jess Pirtle WB over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of FM 1876 · Structure no. 120800H00167002

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,070
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jess Pirtle WB over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Jess Pirtle WB 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,070 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,710 by 2033. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJess Pirtle WB
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.50 MI W of FM 1876
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.63461, -95.62713
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,070 (2013)
Projected traffic1,710 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jess Pirtle WB over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Jess Pirtle WB over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Jess Pirtle WB over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 4,070 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Jess Pirtle WB over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jess Pirtle WB over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.