SH 12 over Drainage Ditch
GoodOrange County, Texas · 1.10 MI SW of FM 1132 · Structure no. 201810049903018
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,478
- 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 1957 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 68 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 17,478 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,550 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
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 17,478 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 12 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 23 ft (7 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.