US Bridges

Tigris DR over Drainage Canal

GoodPosted for load

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of Riverwalk · Structure no. 121700A64339010

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
233
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tigris DR over Drainage Canal is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Tigris DR over Drainage Canal in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 233 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTigris DR
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location0.25 MI S of Riverwalk
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.11174, -95.2887
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2021)
Projected traffic233 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Tigris DR over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tigris DR over Drainage Canal 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 Tigris DR over Drainage Canal carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Tigris DR over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Tigris DR over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.