US Bridges

FM 2004 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Galveston County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of FM 1765 · Structure no. 120850191101002

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,872
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2004 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2004 over Drainage Ditch in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 84 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,872 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,479 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2004
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.50 MI N of FM 1765
RouteState Highway 2004
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.38595, -95.03094
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,872 (2023)
Projected traffic17,479 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2004 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is FM 2004 over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2004 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 13,872 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 2004 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns FM 2004 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.