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Old HWY 90 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Orange County, Texas · 0.2 MI SW of FM 1132 · Structure no. 201810C01835006

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,398
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 90 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Old HWY 90 over Drainage Ditch in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 1,398 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld HWY 90
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.2 MI SW of FM 1132
RouteCity Street 767
CountyOrange County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.14324, -93.97771
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,398 (2022)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 90 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 90 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 Old HWY 90 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,398 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 90 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 90 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.