Excavation-Construction-Current

The Orange County Drainage District is currently engaged in a number of important excavation and construction projects to significantly alleviate flooding and improve drainage for the citizens of Orange County, Texas.

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Burger King Ditch Project

the District are pleased to announce the Orange County Drainage District’s Burger King Ditch Project. The project, when completed, will add approximately 14,450 feet of drainage improvements to the two (2) earthen outfall ditches (depicted in green on the map above) located south of Interstate 10 and east of Highway 62 in Orange County, Texas.

This Project was performed, at least in part, to supply additional drainage capacity to the area in anticipation of the construction of a new hospital on the land in the area. The Project is designed to work in conjunction with the various detention facilities and other drainage improvements being made as the hospital and surrounding area are developed. The Project reflects the District’s two goals of assisting with economic development within Orange County, Texas while improving and protecting existing citizens and their property from major storm events.

These two outfalls drain a significant quantity of storm water runoff from areas located both north and south of Interstate 10. The two (2) drainage structures converge southeast of Gilbeaux’s Towing (off of Highway 62) then proceed west, crossing under Highway 62 near Dempsey Road, before finally terminating into Dorman Gully.

The photographs below depict the District’s progress on this major drainage project. Check back for updates and additional photographs reflecting the Orange County Drainage District’s Burger King Ditch Project as well as other drainage improvement projects that the District is incorporating into its network of drainage structures throughout Orange County.

The District recognizes that this Project is an essential of the development of the overall area around the new hospital facility, and will provide additional drainage relief to the area as it continues to develop commercial enterprises to serve the hospital as well as the public, in general. At the same time, the Project will continue to absorb and dispose of existing water that enters the drainage structure from other areas served by the outfall ditch.

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School House Ditch Project Phase 1

The School House Ditch originates on the east side of the intersection of I-10 and Canal Street. The outfall travels southeast crossing under Orange Street, then southwest crossing under Highway 105. The outfall then runs generally south and crosses under Old Spanish Trail, where it ultimately disperses into the marsh before flowing into the Neches River. The School House Ditch drains a significant amount of storm water runoff in the Vidor area.

The Phase 1 project involves the re-grading of the outfall (depicted in orange on the map above) from Highway 105 south to the area of the water treatment plant located off of Dogwood Drive in south Vidor. The Phase 1 project will result in approximately 8,300 feet of drainage improvements to the School House Ditch.

As stated above, the School House Ditch drains into the marsh and ultimately into the Neches River. Both the marsh and the ditch are impacted by the tidal influences affecting the Neches River.

Additional photos off the project will be added as the project progresses.

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Cole Creek Project Phase 2

The Cole Creek Project Phase 2 involves the regrading of Cole Creek (depicted in orange on the map above) from Interstate 10 north for more then 6 miles. In Cole Creek Project Phase 1, Cole Creek from Interstate 10 south to the rail road tracks just above Cow Bayou. Cole Creek drains into Cow Bayou causing the structure to be impacted by the conditions of the Bayou, including tidal influences.

The Cole Creek Project Phase 2 also includes the evaluation (checking for positive drainage) of each tributary to Cole Creek, that drain the surrounding areas.

Currently operations are being performed on two tributary ditches to Cole Creek. One tributary Drains from Highway 1442 to Cole Creek and is adjacent to the North side of the Southeastern Freight Lines building located off of Highway 1442. The second tributary that the District will be making improvements to drains from Highway 1442 to Cole Creek and it located on the east side of Highway 1442 across from Bland Road. Upon completion of the two tributaries referenced above the District will resume operations on Cole Creek. (Updated 8/19/2021)

The Cole Creek Drainage Improvement Project (Phase II) was successfully completed in late 2022. Please see the photographs below additional details of the nature and scope of the work performed before, and after, completion of the Project.

Cole Creek Project (Phase II) Prior To Improvements

Cole Creek Project (Phase II) Completion

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Terry Gully Project Phase 2

The Terry Gully Project Phase 2 involves the regrading of Terry Gully (depicted in orange on the map above) from Interstate 10 to North Tram Road. Previously the District completed the Terry Gully Phase 1 Project whereby it improved Terry Gully from Interstate 10 south to Terry Road. Terry Gully drains into Cow Bayou causing the gully to be impacted by the conditions of the Bayou, including tidal influences.

The Terry Gully Project Phase 2 also includes the improvement by the regrading of many tributary ditches (depicted in green on the map above) to Terry Gully, that drain the surrounding areas.

Photos will be added to this post as the project progresses.

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Adams Bayou/Tributaries

This is an update on the latest Orange County Drainage District maintenance of Adams Bayou and tributaries.The scope of this project is to regrade and improve a series of drainage structures in the north eastern portion of Orange County. The drainage structures include Adams Bayou (which flows from the north eastern part of Orange County to the Sabine River) as well as the many tributaries feeding Adams Bayou that assist in draining the surrounding areas. The green areas depicted on the map above indicate each ditch and drainage structure that will be involved in the improvement project.

Check back for additional updates and photos of the Orange County Drainage District maintenance of Adams Bayou and Tributaries Project.