US Bridges

Friendswood Lk Blv over Drainage Ditch

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 0.3 MI SE of FM 528 · Structure no. 120850PP0651210

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Friendswood Lk Blv over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Friendswood Lk Blv over Drainage Ditch in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFriendswood Lk Blv
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.3 MI SE of FM 528
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49133, -95.20347
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 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Friendswood Lk Blv over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Friendswood Lk Blv 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 Friendswood Lk Blv over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Friendswood Lk Blv over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Friendswood Lk Blv over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.