S Oak ST over Drainage Ditch
PoorPosted for loadGalveston County, Texas · 0.35 MI NW of FM 519 · Structure no. 120850K01236228
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 376
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Oak ST over Drainage Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying S Oak ST over Drainage Ditch in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 105 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 376 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 564 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S Oak ST over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is S Oak ST over Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does S Oak ST over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 376 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S Oak ST over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S Oak ST over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.