US Bridges

FM 1960 over Greens Bayou Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.0 MI SW of SH 249 · Structure no. 121020168501458

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50,884
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1960 over Greens Bayou Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1960 over Greens Bayou Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 50,884 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,238 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

CarriesFM 1960
CrossesGreens Bayou Ditch
Location1.0 MI SW of SH 249
RouteState Highway 1960
StateTexas
Coordinates29.94786, -95.56212
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,884 (2023)
Projected traffic71,238 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1960 over Greens Bayou Ditch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1960 over Greens Bayou 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1960 over Greens Bayou Ditch carry?

About 50,884 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1960 over Greens Bayou Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns FM 1960 over Greens Bayou Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.