US Bridges

Alden Bridge DR over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of Branch Xing · Structure no. 121700AA0541004

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,338
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alden Bridge DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Alden Bridge DR over Drainage Ditch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5,338 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAlden Bridge DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.25 MI W of Branch Xing
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.20982, -95.55434
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 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 traffic5,338 (2020)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Alden Bridge DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alden Bridge 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 August 2023.

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

About 5,338 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Alden Bridge DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Alden Bridge DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.