US Bridges

W Alden Bridge DR over Drainage Ditch

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of Branch Xing · Structure no. 121700AA0541002

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Alden Bridge DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying W Alden Bridge DR over Drainage Ditch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Alden Bridge DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.0 MI W of Branch Xing
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21037, -95.56552
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 W Alden Bridge DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Alden Bridge DR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does W Alden Bridge DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is W Alden Bridge DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns W Alden Bridge DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.