US Bridges

Sorters RD over Drainage Ditch

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.86 MI S of FM 1314 · Structure no. 121700A60018010

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,491
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sorters RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Sorters RD over Drainage Ditch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8,491 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,887 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSorters RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.86 MI S of FM 1314
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.101, -95.27188
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,491 (2022)
Projected traffic11,887 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sorters RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sorters RD 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 Sorters RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 8,491 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sorters RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Sorters RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.