US Bridges

Walden RD WB over Drainage Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.75 MI E of FM 364 · Structure no. 201240B01195002

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,170
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walden RD WB over Drainage Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walden RD WB over Drainage Ditch in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6,170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,170 by 2035. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWalden RD WB
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.75 MI E of FM 364
RouteCity Street 44
StateTexas
Coordinates30.03848, -94.17777
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 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

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,170 (2015)
Projected traffic6,170 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walden RD WB over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walden RD WB 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 Walden RD WB over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 6,170 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Walden RD WB over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Walden RD WB over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.