US Bridges

Bay Str North over Drainage Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of N 25th Ave · Structure no. 120850C00017064

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bay Str North over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Bay Str North over Drainage Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2030. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBay Str North
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.5 MI N of N 25th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.41513, -94.89371
Functional classRural 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2030
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Bay Str North over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bay Str North 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bay Str North over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bay Str North over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Bay Str North over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.