US Bridges

Orange Street over Schoolhouse Ditch

Good

Orange County, Texas · .2 Mi. E. of SH 105 · Structure no. 201810C01860002

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orange Street over Schoolhouse Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Orange Street over Schoolhouse Ditch in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,720 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOrange Street
CrossesSchoolhouse Ditch
Location.2 Mi. E. of SH 105
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.12386, -94.00914
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2021)
Projected traffic6,720 by 2041
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Orange Street over Schoolhouse Ditch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orange Street over Schoolhouse 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 Orange Street over Schoolhouse Ditch carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Orange Street over Schoolhouse Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Orange Street over Schoolhouse Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.