US Bridges

Drakewood DR over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of Pinecroft · Structure no. 120800H00200001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drakewood DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Drakewood DR 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 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 175 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDrakewood DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.05 MI W of Pinecroft
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.63741, -95.62717
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2013)
Projected traffic175 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Drakewood DR over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Drakewood DR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Drakewood DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Drakewood DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Drakewood DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.