FM 105 over Drainage Ditch
FairOrange County, Texas · 0.90 MI E of SH 62 · Structure no. 201810068902001
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,788
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 105 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 105 over Drainage Ditch in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 95 years old, older 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 4,788 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,980 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 105 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is FM 105 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FM 105 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 4,788 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM 105 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns FM 105 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.