US Bridges

S 62nd ST over Paved Ditch

Good

Bell County, Texas · W Bldg 4510 · Structure no. DAPFORHOO000F66

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

S 62nd ST over Paved Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying S 62nd ST over Paved Ditch in Bell 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 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS 62nd ST
CrossesPaved Ditch
LocationW Bldg 4510
StateTexas
Coordinates31.13085, -97.77935
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S 62nd ST over Paved Ditch built?

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

What condition is S 62nd 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 S 62nd ST over Paved Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is S 62nd ST over Paved Ditch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m).

Who owns S 62nd ST over Paved Ditch?

It is owned by the Army.