US Bridges

13th Thru 19th Ave over Drainage Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Galveston County, Texas · 19th Ave at 16th St. · Structure no. 120850C00219001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,250
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th Thru 19th Ave over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying 13th Thru 19th Ave over Drainage Ditch in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,475 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries13th Thru 19th Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location19th Ave at 16th St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.40006, -94.91924
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2011)
Projected traffic2,475 by 2031
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 13th Thru 19th Ave over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13th Thru 19th Ave over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does 13th Thru 19th Ave over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 13th Thru 19th Ave over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns 13th Thru 19th Ave over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.