US Bridges

Baker Rd. over Drain Ditch

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.2MI W of Wescalder Rd. · Structure no. 201240B00063001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Rd. over Drain Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Baker Rd. over Drain Ditch in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1970, 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 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBaker Rd.
CrossesDrain Ditch
Location0.2MI W of Wescalder Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0502, -94.19761
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2022)
Projected traffic230 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baker Rd. over Drain Ditch built?

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

What condition is Baker Rd. over Drain 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Baker Rd. over Drain Ditch carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Baker Rd. over Drain Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Baker Rd. over Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.