US Bridges

Virginia ST over Drain Ditch

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of 4th ST · Structure no. 201240B01189001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,928
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virginia ST over Drain Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Virginia ST over Drain Ditch in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,928 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,928 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesVirginia ST
CrossesDrain Ditch
Location0.4 MI E of 4th ST
RouteCity Street 1191
StateTexas
Coordinates30.04211, -94.10921
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,928 (2015)
Projected traffic5,928 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Virginia ST over Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Virginia 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 Virginia ST over Drain Ditch carry?

About 5,928 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Virginia ST over Drain Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Virginia ST over Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.