US Bridges

IH 10 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020050801257

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
116,794
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 over Drainage Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 116,794 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 211,870 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.60 MI E of Bwy 8
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77359, -95.14315
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116,794 (2020)
Projected traffic211,870 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure15
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 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 IH 10 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 116,794 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH 10 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.