US Bridges

Garden Brook over Drainage Ditch

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Bexar County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of Hunt LN · Structure no. 150150B13153001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,996
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garden Brook over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Garden Brook over Drainage Ditch in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 1,996 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarden Brook
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.10 MI E of Hunt LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.4201, -98.66127
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,996 (2020)
Projected traffic10 by 2031
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garden Brook over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garden Brook over Drainage 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Garden Brook over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,996 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Garden Brook over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Garden Brook over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.