US Bridges

Juniper Road over Drainage Ditch

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of Douglas RD · Structure no. 120850E00121235

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Juniper Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Juniper Road over Drainage Ditch in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 184 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJuniper Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.1 MI N of Douglas RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.47333, -95.11951
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width184 ft (56.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks2%
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

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 Juniper Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Juniper 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 Juniper Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Juniper Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 184 ft wide.

Who owns Juniper Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.