US Bridges

Joswiak Ln. over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Waller County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of FM 1887 · Structure no. 122370AA0225005

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joswiak Ln. over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Joswiak Ln. over Drainage Ditch in Waller 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesJoswiak Ln.
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.5 MI E of FM 1887
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWaller County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.03741, -96.0754
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic20 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joswiak Ln. over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Joswiak Ln. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Joswiak Ln. over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Joswiak Ln. over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Joswiak Ln. over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.