Saums RD over Drainage Ditch
GoodHarris County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of Fry RD · Structure no. 121020AA0148002
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,485
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Saums RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Saums RD over Drainage 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 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 10,485 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 Saums RD over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Saums RD 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Saums RD over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 10,485 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Saums RD over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.
Who owns Saums RD over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.