US Bridges

Oleander DR over Drainage Ditch

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of SH 3 · Structure no. 120850F00670001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oleander DR over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Oleander DR over Drainage Ditch in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2031. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesOleander DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.7 MI W of SH 3
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.452, -95.05398
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2011)
Projected traffic130 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Oleander DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oleander DR 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 Oleander DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Oleander DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Oleander DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.