Bw 8 over Drainage Ditch
GoodHarris County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020325603053
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 103,588
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bw 8 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Bw 8 over Drainage Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 37 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 103,588 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 145,023 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bw 8 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Bw 8 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 Bw 8 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 103,588 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bw 8 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns Bw 8 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.