US Bridges

E Maxwell Ditch RD over Draw

Fair

Calhoun County, Texas · 0.9 MI E of FM 1090 · Structure no. 130290AA0206003

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
937
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Maxwell Ditch RD over Draw is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E Maxwell Ditch RD over Draw in Calhoun County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 937 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesE Maxwell Ditch RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.9 MI E of FM 1090
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.66499, -96.64884
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic937 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Maxwell Ditch RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Maxwell Ditch RD over Draw 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does E Maxwell Ditch RD over Draw carry?

About 937 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E Maxwell Ditch RD over Draw?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns E Maxwell Ditch RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.