US Bridges

E Kennedy ST over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Bee County, Texas · 0.05 MI SW of US 181 · Structure no. 160130B00535001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
412
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Kennedy ST over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying E Kennedy ST over Drainage Ditch in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 75 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 412 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Kennedy ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.05 MI SW of US 181
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBee County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.4148, -97.7334
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic412 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$88,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Kennedy ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is E Kennedy 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does E Kennedy ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 412 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E Kennedy ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns E Kennedy ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.