US Bridges

FM 1960 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.50 MI W of US 59 · Structure no. 121020168503022

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50,028
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1960 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1960 over Drainage Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 50,028 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,039 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1960
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.50 MI W of US 59
RouteState Highway 1960
StateTexas
Coordinates30.00499, -95.29313
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic50,028 (2021)
Projected traffic70,039 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 FM 1960 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1960 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 FM 1960 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 50,028 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1960 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FM 1960 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.