US Bridges

4th Street over Drainage Ditch

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of Shouse ST · Structure no. 120850D01190002

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th Street over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying 4th Street over Drainage Ditch in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,265 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries4th Street
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.2 MI E of Shouse ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.41168, -95.10873
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2011)
Projected traffic1,265 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 4th Street over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th Street 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 4th Street over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 4th Street over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 4th Street over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.