US Bridges

Baylor Ave over Drainage Ditch

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of FM 158 · Structure no. 170210B00197001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baylor Ave over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Baylor Ave over Drainage Ditch in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBaylor Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.2 MI N of FM 158
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.67868, -96.38086
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2015)
Projected traffic500 by 2035
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baylor Ave over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baylor Ave 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Baylor Ave over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Baylor Ave over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Baylor Ave over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.