US Bridges

Mula RD over Drainage Ditch

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.53 MI E of Murphy RD · Structure no. 120800NN0250293

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mula RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Mula RD over Drainage Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMula RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.53 MI E of Murphy RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.63276, -95.55586
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionDecember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2020)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 Mula RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mula RD 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 Mula RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mula RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Mula RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.