US Bridges

S 27th ST & Ave a over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.9 MI NW of FM 365 · Structure no. 201240E00565006

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,210
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 27th ST & Ave a over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying S 27th ST & Ave a over Drainage Ditch in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 60 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 10,210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,210 by 2035. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS 27th ST & Ave a
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.9 MI NW of FM 365
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96312, -93.99836
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,210 (2015)
Projected traffic10,210 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 27th ST & Ave a over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is S 27th ST & Ave a over Drainage 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S 27th ST & Ave a over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 10,210 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is S 27th ST & Ave a over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns S 27th ST & Ave a over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.