US Bridges

Sawmill RD over Drain Ditch

Fair

Liberty County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of CR 606 (kemp) · Structure no. 201460D00378001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,245
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sawmill RD over Drain Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Sawmill RD over Drain Ditch in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,245 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSawmill RD
CrossesDrain Ditch
Location0.1 MI E of CR 606 (kemp)
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLiberty County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.04034, -94.90582
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,245 (2016)
Projected traffic1,740 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sawmill RD over Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sawmill RD 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 Sawmill RD over Drain Ditch carry?

About 1,245 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sawmill RD over Drain Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sawmill RD over Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.