US Bridges

Libbey St. over Drain Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Bennett RD · Structure no. 201240B00705001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Libbey St. over Drain Ditch is a concrete other carrying Libbey St. over Drain Ditch in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLibbey St.
CrossesDrain Ditch
Location0.1 MI S of Bennett RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.13503, -94.14041
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 Libbey St. over Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Libbey St. 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 Libbey St. over Drain Ditch carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Libbey St. over Drain Ditch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Libbey St. over Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.