US Bridges

S Rivershire DR over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.16 MI W of Scrborough · Structure no. 121700C01071001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Rivershire DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying S Rivershire DR over Drainage Ditch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Rivershire DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.16 MI W of Scrborough
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.28718, -95.46981
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2016)
Projected traffic120 by 2036
Trucks1%
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 S Rivershire DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Rivershire 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does S Rivershire DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S Rivershire DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns S Rivershire DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.