US Bridges

SH 238 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Calhoun County, Texas · 9.34 MI S of FM 1289 · Structure no. 130290014405045

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
905
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 238 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 238 over Drainage Ditch in Calhoun County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 905 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 238
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location9.34 MI S of FM 1289
RouteState Highway 238
CountyCalhoun County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.44689, -96.71587
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic905 (2023)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 238 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 238 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 238 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 905 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 238 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SH 238 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.