US Bridges

28th ST over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Galveston County, Texas · 0.9 MI E of FM 646 · Structure no. 120850D00733001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,420
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

28th ST over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying 28th ST over Drainage Ditch in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 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 1,420 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,562 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries28th ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.9 MI E of FM 646
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35439, -95.06616
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,420 (2011)
Projected traffic1,562 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 28th ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28th ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 28th ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,420 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 28th ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns 28th ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.