US Bridges

Memorial DR over Drainage Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 300 Yards E of Voss RD · Structure no. 121020B44185023

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,678
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Memorial DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Memorial DR over Drainage Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 75 years old, older 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 20,678 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,080 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMemorial DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location300 Yards E of Voss RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76706, -95.49872
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,678 (2015)
Projected traffic25,080 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Memorial DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Memorial 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Memorial DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 20,678 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Memorial DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Memorial DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.