US Bridges

Winward Lake DR over Drainage Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.03 MI S of Longenbaugh · Structure no. 121020AA0211026

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winward Lake DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Winward Lake DR over Drainage Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long.

CarriesWinward Lake DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.03 MI S of Longenbaugh
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.88881, -95.83401
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Winward Lake DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winward Lake 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Winward Lake DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Winward Lake DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Winward Lake DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.