Nile Valley DR over Drainage Ditch
FairMatagorda County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of SH 60 · Structure no. 131580B01000002
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nile Valley DR over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Nile Valley DR over Drainage Ditch in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 2006 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 19 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nile Valley DR over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Nile Valley DR over Drainage 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Nile Valley DR over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Nile Valley DR over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns Nile Valley DR over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.