US Bridges

Jfk Blvd NB over Drainage Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.35 MI N of Greens RD · Structure no. 121020B34977017

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,340
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jfk Blvd NB over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Jfk Blvd NB over Drainage Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,340 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 184 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJfk Blvd NB
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.35 MI N of Greens RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95702, -95.33193
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width184 ft (56.1 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,340 (2011)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jfk Blvd NB over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jfk Blvd NB 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 Jfk Blvd NB over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,340 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jfk Blvd NB over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 184 ft wide.

Who owns Jfk Blvd NB over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.