US Bridges

East Brown Ave over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Brewster County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of SH 118 · Structure no. 240220B00180004

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Brown Ave over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying East Brown Ave over Drainage Ditch in Brewster County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Brown Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.35 MI E of SH 118
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrewster County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.36586, -103.65875
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2010)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2030
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 East Brown Ave over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Brown Ave over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does East Brown Ave over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is East Brown Ave over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns East Brown Ave over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.