SH 60 over Drainage Ditch
GoodMatagorda County, Texas · 2.10 MI S of FM 2608 · Structure no. 131580024103010
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,916
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 60 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 60 over Drainage Ditch in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 2,916 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,558 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 60 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is SH 60 over Drainage 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SH 60 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 2,916 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SH 60 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns SH 60 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.