US Bridges

IH 10 Ebfr & Wbfr over Martin RD Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · At John Martin Rd. · Structure no. 121020050801079

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,160
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Ebfr & Wbfr over Martin RD Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 Ebfr & Wbfr over Martin RD Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 68 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 11,160 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,077 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 316 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Ebfr & Wbfr
CrossesMartin RD Ditch
LocationAt John Martin Rd.
RouteState Highway 10
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.8022, -94.99757
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width316 ft (96.3 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,160 (2023)
Projected traffic17,077 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Ebfr & Wbfr over Martin RD Ditch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is IH 10 Ebfr & Wbfr over Martin RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 Ebfr & Wbfr over Martin RD Ditch carry?

About 11,160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Ebfr & Wbfr over Martin RD Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 316 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Ebfr & Wbfr over Martin RD Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.