US Bridges

Gorman Rd. over Drain Ditch

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of US 69 · Structure no. 201240B00505001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gorman Rd. over Drain Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Gorman Rd. over Drain Ditch in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 390 vehicles a day, projected to reach 580 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesGorman Rd.
CrossesDrain Ditch
Location0.3 MI S of US 69
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.03168, -94.09732
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2022)
Projected traffic580 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$49,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gorman Rd. over Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gorman 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 Gorman Rd. over Drain Ditch carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Gorman Rd. over Drain Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Gorman Rd. over Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.