US Bridges

Kilgore Road over Drainage Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.75 MI SW of Ward RD · Structure no. 121020D01280201

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,961
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kilgore Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Kilgore Road over Drainage Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,961 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,145 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKilgore Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.75 MI SW of Ward RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73124, -94.93889
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 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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,961 (2018)
Projected traffic4,145 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Kilgore Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kilgore Road 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 Kilgore Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,961 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kilgore Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Kilgore Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.