US Bridges

Bournewood DR over Sugarmill Ditch

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of Jess Pirtle · Structure no. 120800H00171001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,670
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bournewood DR over Sugarmill Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Bournewood DR over Sugarmill 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 1,670 vehicles a day, projected to reach 835 by 2033. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBournewood DR
CrossesSugarmill Ditch
Location0.15 MI S of Jess Pirtle
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.63284, -95.62336
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 inspectionSeptember 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,670 (2013)
Projected traffic835 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Bournewood DR over Sugarmill Ditch built?

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

What condition is Bournewood DR over Sugarmill 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Bournewood DR over Sugarmill Ditch carry?

About 1,670 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Bournewood DR over Sugarmill Ditch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Bournewood DR over Sugarmill Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.