US Bridges

Mlk Jr DR over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Matagorda County, Texas · 0.9 MI W of SH 60 · Structure no. 131580B01010001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
764
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mlk Jr DR over Drainage Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mlk Jr DR over Drainage Ditch in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 764 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,070 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMlk Jr DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.9 MI W of SH 60
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMatagorda County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.97458, -95.98402
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic764 (2022)
Projected traffic1,070 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mlk Jr DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mlk Jr 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 Mlk Jr DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 764 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mlk Jr DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mlk Jr DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.