Hughes RD over Drainage Ditch
GoodGalveston County, Texas · 0.1 MI SW of SH 3 · Structure no. 120850F00430001
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 21 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,690
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hughes RD over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Hughes RD over Drainage Ditch in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 45 years old, older 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 1,690 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,859 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hughes RD over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Hughes RD 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Hughes RD over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 1,690 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Hughes RD over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Hughes RD over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.