US Bridges

US 90 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Liberty County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of FM 2830 · Structure no. 201460002804026

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,974
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying US 90 over Drainage Ditch in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 97 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 10,974 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,860 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.6 MI E of FM 2830
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyLiberty County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.04441, -94.68538
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,974 (2020)
Projected traffic10,860 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 90 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 90 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 10,974 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.