US Bridges

US 87 SB over Drainage Ditch

Good

Calhoun County, Texas · 2.76 MI S of Victoria C/L · Structure no. 130290014403001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,838
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 SB over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 87 SB over Drainage Ditch in Calhoun County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 3,838 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,230 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 87 SB
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.76 MI S of Victoria C/L
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates28.6325, -96.73741
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,838 (2023)
Projected traffic4,230 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 SB over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 SB 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 87 SB over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,838 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 87 SB over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 SB over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.