US Bridges

Beechnut ST over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of Fondren RD · Structure no. 121020B06561030

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,090
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beechnut ST over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Beechnut ST over Drainage Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25,090 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,075 by 2034. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBeechnut ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.25 MI E of Fondren RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69185, -95.50671
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,090 (2014)
Projected traffic25,075 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beechnut ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beechnut ST over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Beechnut ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 25,090 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Beechnut ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns Beechnut ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.