US Bridges

Old Houston HWY over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Waller County, Texas · 0.90 MI E of Cochran RD · Structure no. 122370B00340001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Houston HWY over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Old Houston HWY over Drainage Ditch in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 680 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Houston HWY
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.90 MI E of Cochran RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaller County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.06759, -95.97427
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2009)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Houston HWY over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

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

About 680 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Old Houston HWY over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old Houston HWY over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.