US Bridges

Vicksburg Blvd over Mud 47 Drainage Ditch

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of SH 6 · Structure no. 120800R01254001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vicksburg Blvd over Mud 47 Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Vicksburg Blvd over Mud 47 Drainage Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesVicksburg Blvd
CrossesMud 47 Drainage Ditch
Location0.3 MI N of SH 6
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53876, -95.51389
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 inspectionNovember 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 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2010)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vicksburg Blvd over Mud 47 Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vicksburg Blvd over Mud 47 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 Vicksburg Blvd over Mud 47 Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Vicksburg Blvd over Mud 47 Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Vicksburg Blvd over Mud 47 Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.