US Bridges

Concord RD over Drain Ditch

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of Dowlen RD · Structure no. 201240LC4372001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,670
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Concord RD over Drain Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Concord RD over Drain Ditch in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 5,670 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,670 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesConcord RD
CrossesDrain Ditch
Location0.1 MI N of Dowlen RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.12966, -94.15711
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,670 (2015)
Projected traffic5,670 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Concord RD over Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Concord RD 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 Concord RD over Drain Ditch carry?

About 5,670 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Concord RD over Drain Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Concord RD over Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.