US Bridges

US 290 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.3 MI W of Mason DR · Structure no. 121020005006187

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
65,080
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 290 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 290 over Drainage Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 65,080 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,140 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

CarriesUS 290
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.3 MI W of Mason DR
RouteU.S. Route 290
StateTexas
Coordinates29.99712, -95.76351
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,080 (2020)
Projected traffic106,140 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 290 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 290 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 290 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 65,080 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 290 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns US 290 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.