US Bridges

Meadowcroft Blvd over Main Drainage Ditch

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of 1st Colony · Structure no. 120800H00194126

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
318 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadowcroft Blvd over Main Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meadowcroft Blvd over Main Drainage Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 4,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadowcroft Blvd
CrossesMain Drainage Ditch
Location0.15 MI W of 1st Colony
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59953, -95.63943
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2019)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
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

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 Meadowcroft Blvd over Main Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadowcroft Blvd over Main 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Meadowcroft Blvd over Main Drainage Ditch carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Meadowcroft Blvd over Main Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Meadowcroft Blvd over Main Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.