US Bridges

SH 105 over Wiggins Ditch

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 3.3 MI W of US 69 · Structure no. 201240033905014

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,347
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 105 over Wiggins Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 105 over Wiggins Ditch in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20,347 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,590 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long.

CarriesSH 105
CrossesWiggins Ditch
Location3.3 MI W of US 69
RouteState Highway 105
StateTexas
Coordinates30.13299, -94.22401
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 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 traffic20,347 (2024)
Projected traffic15,590 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 105 over Wiggins Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 105 over Wiggins Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 105 over Wiggins Ditch carry?

About 20,347 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 105 over Wiggins Ditch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 105 over Wiggins Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.