US Bridges

19th Ave over Drainage Ditch

FairPosted for load

Galveston County, Texas · 19th Ave at 14th St. · Structure no. 120850C00219002

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

19th Ave over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,430 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long.

Location

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Carries19th Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location19th Ave at 14th St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.40368, -94.91414
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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
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 traffic1,300 (2011)
Projected traffic1,430 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 19th Ave over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is 19th Ave 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 19th Ave over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 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 19th Ave over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.