US Bridges

Shouse Rd. over Drainage Ditch

FairPosted for load

Galveston County, Texas · 1.8 MI N of FM 1764 · Structure no. 120850D01030001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shouse Rd. over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Shouse Rd. over Drainage Ditch in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 242 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesShouse Rd.
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.8 MI N of FM 1764
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.41023, -95.11069
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2011)
Projected traffic242 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Shouse Rd. over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shouse Rd. 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 Shouse Rd. over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Shouse Rd. over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Shouse Rd. over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.