CR 117 over Drain Ditch
FairLiberty County, Texas · 2.3 MI E of FM 770 · Structure no. 201460AA0186004
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 117 over Drain Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 117 over Drain Ditch in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 46 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 117 over Drain Ditch built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 117 over Drain 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 2023.
How much traffic does CR 117 over Drain Ditch carry?
About 46 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 117 over Drain Ditch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns CR 117 over Drain Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.