US Bridges

Oak Street over Ditch #7

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 0.3 Miles NW of FM 1765 · Structure no. 120850C00123001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Street over Ditch #7 is a concrete culvert carrying Oak Street over Ditch #7 in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2034. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOak Street
CrossesDitch #7
Location0.3 Miles NW of FM 1765
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.3823, -94.97253
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2012)
Projected traffic200 by 2034
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Oak Street over Ditch #7 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Street over Ditch #7 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Oak Street over Ditch #7 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Oak Street over Ditch #7?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Street over Ditch #7?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.