US Bridges

FM 1442 over Terry Ditch

Good

Orange County, Texas · 2.1 MI N of FM 105 · Structure no. 201810128401010

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,597
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1442 over Terry Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1442 over Terry Ditch in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6,597 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,950 by 2033. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 89 ft wide.

CarriesFM 1442
CrossesTerry Ditch
Location2.1 MI N of FM 105
RouteState Highway 1442
StateTexas
Coordinates30.10192, -93.90527
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,597 (2016)
Projected traffic7,950 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1442 over Terry Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1442 over Terry 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 FM 1442 over Terry Ditch carry?

About 6,597 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1442 over Terry Ditch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1442 over Terry Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.