US Bridges

Sorter Mcclellan over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of IH 69 · Structure no. 121700B60021111

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sorter Mcclellan over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Sorter Mcclellan over Drainage Ditch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 52,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSorter Mcclellan
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.2 MI W of IH 69
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0355, -95.25985
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic52,000 (2021)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Sorter Mcclellan over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sorter Mcclellan 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sorter Mcclellan over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 52,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sorter Mcclellan over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sorter Mcclellan over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.