US Bridges

Sorters RD over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of North Park DR · Structure no. 121700AA1602001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sorters RD over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sorters RD over Drainage Ditch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2026. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSorters RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.3 MI N of North Park DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.07186, -95.26482
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2009)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sorters RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sorters RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sorters RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sorters RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.