US Bridges

Town Park DR over Sharpstown Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of Gessner RD · Structure no. 121020B64927001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town Park DR over Sharpstown Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Town Park DR over Sharpstown Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTown Park DR
CrossesSharpstown Ditch
Location0.35 MI W of Gessner RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.7135, -95.54464
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2013)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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 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 Town Park DR over Sharpstown Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Town Park DR over Sharpstown 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 Town Park DR over Sharpstown Ditch carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Town Park DR over Sharpstown Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Town Park DR over Sharpstown Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.