US Bridges

SH 3 over Outfall D Ditch

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 0.5 MI SE of FM 2004 · Structure no. 120850005103352

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,677
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 3 over Outfall D Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 3 over Outfall D Ditch in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 10,677 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,650 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 3
CrossesOutfall D Ditch
Location0.5 MI SE of FM 2004
RouteState Highway 3
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43567, -95.02294
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,677 (2023)
Projected traffic7,650 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 3 over Outfall D Ditch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 3 over Outfall D 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 3 over Outfall D Ditch carry?

About 10,677 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 3 over Outfall D Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns SH 3 over Outfall D Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.