US Bridges

Rymal Rd. over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Galveston County, Texas · 1.0 MI NE of SH 6 · Structure no. 120850AA0113001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rymal Rd. over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Rymal Rd. over Drainage Ditch in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 370 vehicles a day, projected to reach 370 by 2028. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRymal Rd.
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.0 MI NE of SH 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.41347, -95.16483
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2010)
Projected traffic370 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rymal Rd. over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rymal Rd. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rymal Rd. over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Rymal Rd. over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Rymal Rd. over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.