US Bridges

Stonebridge DR over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Galveston County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of Dixie DR · Structure no. 120850E00360001

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stonebridge DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Stonebridge DR over Drainage Ditch in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 44 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.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 440 by 2028. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesStonebridge DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.5 MI E of Dixie DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.4972, -95.12411
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2010)
Projected traffic440 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Stonebridge DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Stonebridge DR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Stonebridge DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Stonebridge DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Stonebridge DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.