US Bridges

Oconnor RD over Drainage Ditch

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.28 MI SE Nacogdoches · Structure no. 150150B25435002

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
23,563
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oconnor RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Oconnor RD over Drainage Ditch in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 23,563 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,000 by 2038. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOconnor RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.28 MI SE Nacogdoches
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.5644, -98.38324
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,563 (2020)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Oconnor RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oconnor RD 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 Oconnor RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 23,563 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Oconnor RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Oconnor RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.