US Bridges

Sl 227 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Liberty County, Texas · 0.60 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 201460038805021

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,781
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 227 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Sl 227 over Drainage Ditch in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 56 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 9,781 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,693 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 190 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSl 227
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.60 MI N of US 90
RouteState Highway 227
CountyLiberty County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0651, -94.79573
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width190 ft (58 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,781 (2022)
Projected traffic13,693 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Sl 227 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Sl 227 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sl 227 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 9,781 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sl 227 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 190 ft wide.

Who owns Sl 227 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.