US Bridges

Deerbourne Ridge D over Drainage Ditch

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.17 MI W of Woodforest · Structure no. 121700A00060010

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
99 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deerbourne Ridge D over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Deerbourne Ridge D over Drainage Ditch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2036. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesDeerbourne Ridge D
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.17 MI W of Woodforest
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.26964, -95.54284
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic100 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Deerbourne Ridge D over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deerbourne Ridge D 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Deerbourne Ridge D over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Deerbourne Ridge D over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns Deerbourne Ridge D over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.