Shortgrass Field over Drainage Ditch
GoodFort Bend County, Texas · 0.07 MI W of Archer Meado · Structure no. 120800H00259297
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 308
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shortgrass Field over Drainage Ditch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Shortgrass Field over Drainage Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 308 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shortgrass Field over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shortgrass Field 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Shortgrass Field over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 308 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Shortgrass Field over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Shortgrass Field over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.