US Bridges

Texas Ave over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Galveston County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of Powers ST · Structure no. 120850E00390002

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,240
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Texas Ave over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Texas Ave over Drainage Ditch in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,364 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTexas Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.05 MI S of Powers ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.50689, -95.07584
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,240 (2011)
Projected traffic1,364 by 2031
Trucks0%
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

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 Texas Ave over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Texas Ave 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Texas Ave over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,240 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Texas Ave over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Texas Ave over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.