US Bridges

Jfk Blvd SB over Drainage Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of Greens RD · Structure no. 121020B34977019

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jfk Blvd SB over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Jfk Blvd SB 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 151 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJfk Blvd SB
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.1 MI N of Greens RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95304, -95.33164
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
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width151 ft (45.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2011)
Projected traffic6,500 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jfk Blvd SB over Drainage Ditch built?

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

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

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jfk Blvd SB over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 151 ft wide.

Who owns Jfk Blvd SB over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.