US Bridges

CR 602 over Drain Ditch

Good

Liberty County, Texas · 1.5 MI W of US 90 · Structure no. 201460AA0390007

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
514
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 602 over Drain Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 602 over Drain Ditch in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 514 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2037. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 602
CrossesDrain Ditch
Location1.5 MI W of US 90
StateTexas
Coordinates30.01678, -94.95403
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic514 (2017)
Projected traffic720 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 602 over Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 602 over Drain 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 602 over Drain Ditch carry?

About 514 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 602 over Drain Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 602 over Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.