US Bridges

Sierra DR over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.3 MI SE of FM 365 · Structure no. 201240F00391001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,740
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sierra DR over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Sierra DR over Drainage Ditch in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,740 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,740 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSierra DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.3 MI SE of FM 365
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96747, -93.96894
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,740 (2015)
Projected traffic1,740 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Sierra DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,740 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Sierra DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sierra DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.