US Bridges

Helbig Rd. over Drain Ditch

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.15 MI NW of Lucas ST · Structure no. 201240B00545002

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,330
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Helbig Rd. over Drain Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Helbig Rd. over Drain Ditch in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 3,330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,510 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHelbig Rd.
CrossesDrain Ditch
Location0.15 MI NW of Lucas ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.12592, -94.13956
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,330 (2015)
Projected traffic3,510 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Helbig Rd. over Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Helbig Rd. over Drain 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 June 2023.

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

About 3,330 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Helbig Rd. over Drain Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Helbig Rd. over Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.