US Bridges

FM 234 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Jackson County, Texas · 0.80 MI NW of US 59 · Structure no. 131210282103002

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
186
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 234 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 234 over Drainage Ditch in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 62 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 234
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.80 MI NW of US 59
RouteState Highway 234
CountyJackson County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.94268, -96.74158
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2020)
Projected traffic180 by 2038
Trucks16%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 234 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is FM 234 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 234 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 234 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns FM 234 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.