US Bridges

Sherwood DR over Drainage Ditch

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of Voth Cut-Off · Structure no. 201240B01053001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,030
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherwood DR over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sherwood DR over Drainage Ditch in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,030 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSherwood DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.05 MI N of Voth Cut-Off
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.1633, -94.16753
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,030 (2015)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sherwood DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherwood DR over Drainage 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 Sherwood DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,030 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Sherwood DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sherwood DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.