US Bridges

Bigner Road over Drain Ditch

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 1.0MI. N. of Lucas St. · Structure no. 201240B00101001

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,460
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bigner Road over Drain Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Bigner Road over Drain Ditch in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 63 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 1,460 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,460 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBigner Road
CrossesDrain Ditch
Location1.0MI. N. of Lucas St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.13758, -94.13457
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,460 (2015)
Projected traffic1,460 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bigner Road over Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Bigner Road 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 Bigner Road over Drain Ditch carry?

About 1,460 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Bigner Road over Drain Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Bigner Road over Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.