US Bridges

Mlk Drive over Drain Ditch

Fair

Liberty County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of US 90 · Structure no. 201460C00160001

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
880
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mlk Drive over Drain Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Mlk Drive over Drain Ditch in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 95 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 5 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMlk Drive
CrossesDrain Ditch
Location0.1 MI W of US 90
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLiberty County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05759, -94.78994
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2016)
Projected traffic1,230 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mlk Drive over Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Mlk Drive 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 Mlk Drive over Drain Ditch carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mlk Drive over Drain Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mlk Drive over Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.