US Bridges

US 90 EB over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.45 MI NE of Lord ST · Structure no. 121020002802216

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,689
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 EB over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 90 EB over Drainage Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 10,689 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,610 by 2033. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90 EB
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.45 MI NE of Lord ST
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96086, -94.99955
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 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 traffic10,689 (2013)
Projected traffic9,610 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 90 EB over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 EB over Drainage 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 EB over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 10,689 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 90 EB over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 90 EB over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.