US Bridges

Avenue a over Drain

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Texas · 1.0 MI NW of US 69 · Structure no. 201240B00050001

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,885
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue a over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Avenue a over Drain in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 55 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,885 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,640 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue a
CrossesDrain
Location1.0 MI NW of US 69
RouteCity Street 45
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.03797, -94.09444
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,885 (2016)
Projected traffic2,640 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 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 Avenue a over Drain built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Avenue a over Drain 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 2023.

How much traffic does Avenue a over Drain carry?

About 1,885 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Avenue a over Drain?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue a over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.