US Bridges

Wilson Rd. over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Waller County, Texas · 1.7 MI W of FM 362 · Structure no. 122370AA0587005

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
735
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Rd. over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Wilson Rd. 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 735 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson Rd.
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.7 MI W of FM 362
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWaller County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.8815, -95.98408
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic735 (2016)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2036
Trucks0%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson Rd. over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Wilson Rd. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wilson Rd. over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 735 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Wilson Rd. over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wilson Rd. over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.