FM 2078 over Drainage Ditch
GoodMatagorda County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of FM 2668 · Structure no. 131580084704021
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 397
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2078 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2078 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 397 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 FM 2078 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is FM 2078 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 2022.
How much traffic does FM 2078 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 397 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM 2078 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2078 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.