US Bridges

CR 605 over Drain Ditch

Fair

Liberty County, Texas · 20 Ft E of CR 612 · Structure no. 201460AA0380001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 605 over Drain Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 605 over Drain Ditch in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 41 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 605
CrossesDrain Ditch
Location20 Ft E of CR 612
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLiberty County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.02901, -95.01229
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2016)
Projected traffic61 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 605 over Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 605 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 605 over Drain Ditch carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 605 over Drain Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR 605 over Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.