US Bridges

Tall Pine Dr. over Ditch

Fair

Galveston County, Texas · 0.10 MI SW of Sunset DR · Structure no. 120850PP1630001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tall Pine Dr. over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Tall Pine Dr. over Ditch in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1980, 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 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTall Pine Dr.
CrossesDitch
Location0.10 MI SW of Sunset DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52133, -95.2119
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 length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2011)
Projected traffic352 by 2031
Trucks1%
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 Tall Pine Dr. over Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tall Pine Dr. over 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 Tall Pine Dr. over Ditch carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tall Pine Dr. over Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Tall Pine Dr. over Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.