US Bridges

Lp 197 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 1.00 MI N of SH 146 · Structure no. 120850038911085

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,685
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 197 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Lp 197 over Drainage Ditch in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,685 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,140 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 197
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.00 MI N of SH 146
RouteState Highway 197
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35104, -94.92501
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,685 (2020)
Projected traffic8,140 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lp 197 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 197 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lp 197 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 4,685 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lp 197 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 197 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.