US Bridges

SH 96 over Hl&p Drainage Ditch

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 1.15 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 120850097607049

Built
2002
23 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 96 over Hl&p Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 96 over Hl&p Drainage Ditch in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2002 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 23 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 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 158 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 96
CrossesHl&p Drainage Ditch
Location1.15 MI E of IH 45
RouteState Highway 96
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49138, -95.08688
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width158 ft (48.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2010)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 SH 96 over Hl&p Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SH 96 over Hl&p 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 96 over Hl&p Drainage Ditch carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is SH 96 over Hl&p Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 158 ft wide.

Who owns SH 96 over Hl&p Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.