US Bridges

SH 99 SB On-Ramp over Drainage Ditch

Good

Liberty County, Texas · 7.5 MI NW of FM 1960 · Structure no. 201460351009356

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 99 SB On-Ramp over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 99 SB On-Ramp over Drainage Ditch in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 99 SB On-Ramp
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location7.5 MI NW of FM 1960
StateTexas
Coordinates30.12976, -95.05346
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2017)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 99 SB On-Ramp over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 99 SB On-Ramp over Drainage 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 99 SB On-Ramp over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 99 SB On-Ramp over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SH 99 SB On-Ramp over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.