US Bridges

Castlebridge Drive over Drainage Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.25 MI SE of West Road · Structure no. 121020JJ0047001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Castlebridge Drive over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Castlebridge Drive over Drainage Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCastlebridge Drive
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.25 MI SE of West Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.90092, -95.59242
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2015)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2035
Trucks1%
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 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 Castlebridge Drive over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Castlebridge Drive 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Castlebridge Drive over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Castlebridge Drive over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Castlebridge Drive over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.