US Bridges

West Rayford RD over Drainage Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.5 MI NW of Gosling RD · Structure no. 121020AA0762002

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Rayford RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying West Rayford RD over Drainage Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Rayford RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.5 MI NW of Gosling RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.12814, -95.51388
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2013)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 West Rayford RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Rayford 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does West Rayford RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is West Rayford RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns West Rayford RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.