US Bridges

Fairway Oaks DR over Drainage Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.8 Miles East FM 2100 · Structure no. 121020A30017001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairway Oaks DR over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fairway Oaks DR over Drainage Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2034. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFairway Oaks DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.8 Miles East FM 2100
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.06778, -95.07915
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2012)
Projected traffic75 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Fairway Oaks DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairway Oaks DR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Fairway Oaks DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fairway Oaks DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Fairway Oaks DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.