US Bridges

League City Pky EB over Drainage Ditch

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 1.1 MI W of Calder RD · Structure no. 120850E00365002

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,120
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

League City Pky EB over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying League City Pky EB over Drainage Ditch in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 13,120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,400 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLeague City Pky EB
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.1 MI W of Calder RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.48365, -95.12382
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,120 (2011)
Projected traffic14,400 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 League City Pky EB over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is League City Pky EB 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 League City Pky EB over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 13,120 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is League City Pky EB over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns League City Pky EB over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.