US Bridges

58th ST over Paved Ditch

Good

Bell County, Texas · S Tank Destroyer Blvd Int · Structure no. DAPFORHOO000F60

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

58th ST over Paved Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying 58th ST over Paved Ditch in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 55 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries58th ST
CrossesPaved Ditch
LocationS Tank Destroyer Blvd Int
StateTexas
Coordinates31.13391, -97.77563
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic300 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$28,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 58th ST over Paved Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is 58th ST over Paved Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does 58th ST over Paved Ditch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 58th ST over Paved Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns 58th ST over Paved Ditch?

It is owned by the Army.