US Bridges

SH 124 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 2.6 MI NE of SH 73 · Structure no. 201240036802020

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,285
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 124 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 124 over Drainage Ditch in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 88 years old, older 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 4,285 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,770 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 124
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.6 MI NE of SH 73
RouteState Highway 124
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.85071, -94.32199
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,285 (2022)
Projected traffic6,770 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SH 124 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SH 124 over Drainage 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 124 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 4,285 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 124 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SH 124 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.