US Bridges

Atascocita RD over Drainage Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.85 MI NE of Mesa DR · Structure no. 121020T00547001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atascocita RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Atascocita RD over Drainage Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAtascocita RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.85 MI NE of Mesa DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96177, -95.25372
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2010)
Projected traffic12,500 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Atascocita RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atascocita RD 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 Atascocita RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Atascocita RD over Drainage Ditch?

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

Who owns Atascocita RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.