US Bridges

Phillips Road over Drainage Ditch

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 0.16 MI N of SH 96 · Structure no. 120850E00025020

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phillips Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Phillips Road over Drainage Ditch in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPhillips Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.16 MI N of SH 96
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.4891, -95.10807
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2010)
Projected traffic50 by 2030
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Phillips Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Phillips Road 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Phillips Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Phillips Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Phillips Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.