US Bridges

5th Ave over Drainage Ditch

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of Willow RD · Structure no. 120850C00193001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th Ave over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying 5th Ave over Drainage Ditch in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2034. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries5th Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.05 MI W of Willow RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.38817, -94.96806
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2014)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2034
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 5th Ave over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th Ave over 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 2023.

How much traffic does 5th Ave over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 5th Ave over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns 5th Ave over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.