US Bridges

Washington ST over Drainage Ditch

FairPosted for load

Waller County, Texas · 0.30 MI W of SH 159 · Structure no. 122370C00060001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington ST over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Washington ST over Drainage Ditch in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 800 by 2029. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.30 MI W of SH 159
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaller County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09491, -96.08756
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2009)
Projected traffic800 by 2029
Trucks0%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington ST 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 Washington ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Washington ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Washington ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.