US Bridges

Jess Pirtle Blvd over Drainage Ditch

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of FM 1876 · Structure no. 120800H00167003

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,070
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jess Pirtle Blvd over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Jess Pirtle Blvd over Drainage Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4,070 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,710 by 2033. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 145 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJess Pirtle Blvd
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.20 MI E of FM 1876
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.63652, -95.61664
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 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width145 ft (44.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,070 (2013)
Projected traffic1,710 by 2033
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jess Pirtle Blvd over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jess Pirtle 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 Jess Pirtle Blvd over Drainage Ditch carry?

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

How long is Jess Pirtle Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.

Who owns Jess Pirtle Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.