US Bridges

SH 12 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Orange County, Texas · 2.45 MI NE of FM 1132 · Structure no. 201810049903015

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,221
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 Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 77 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 9,221 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,960 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 12
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.45 MI NE of FM 1132
RouteState Highway 12
CountyOrange County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.1677, -93.94384
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,221 (2022)
Projected traffic9,960 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 12 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 12 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 9,221 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 12 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SH 12 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.