US Bridges

Highland RD over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Galveston County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of 28th ST · Structure no. 120850AA0472004

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland RD over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Highland RD over Drainage Ditch in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHighland RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.3 MI N of 28th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35878, -95.12735
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2010)
Projected traffic500 by 2030
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 Highland RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Highland RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Highland RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Highland RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.