US Bridges

FM 1006 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Orange County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of SH 87 · Structure no. 201810088202003

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,493
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1006 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1006 over Drainage Ditch in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 71 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 6,493 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,110 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1006
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.6 MI E of SH 87
RouteState Highway 1006
CountyOrange County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05764, -93.79597
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,493 (2016)
Projected traffic8,110 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 1006 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is FM 1006 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 1006 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 6,493 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1006 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1006 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.