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Hobbs Road over Drainage Ditch

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Galveston County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of League City P · Structure no. 120850E00120233

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hobbs Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Hobbs Road over Drainage Ditch in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 166 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHobbs Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.9 MI S of League City P
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.47359, -95.11521
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 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width166 ft (50.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hobbs Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hobbs 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 Hobbs Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hobbs Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 166 ft wide.

Who owns Hobbs Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.