SH 12 over Drainage Ditch
GoodNewton County, Texas · 1.00 MI NE of Orange C/L · Structure no. 201760049902006
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,115
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 12 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 12 over Drainage Ditch in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 80 years old, older 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 6,115 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,518 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 12 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is SH 12 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SH 12 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 6,115 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 12 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns SH 12 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.