US Bridges

Thomas Dr. over Drainage Ditch

Good

Orange County, Texas · 0.2 Miles East of FM 1442 · Structure no. 201810AA6135002

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
388
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas Dr. over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Thomas Dr. over Drainage Ditch in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 388 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2037. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesThomas Dr.
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.2 Miles East of FM 1442
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05368, -93.89976
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2016)
Projected traffic388 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Thomas Dr. over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thomas Dr. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Thomas Dr. over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Thomas Dr. over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Thomas Dr. over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.