US Bridges

Live Oak ST over Corporation Ditch

Fair

Calhoun County, Texas · 0.1 MI NE of Seadrift ST · Structure no. 130290B00445001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
311
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Live Oak ST over Corporation Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Live Oak ST over Corporation Ditch in Calhoun County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 311 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLive Oak ST
CrossesCorporation Ditch
Location0.1 MI NE of Seadrift ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.60916, -96.63253
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic311 (2022)
Projected traffic192 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Live Oak ST over Corporation Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Live Oak ST over Corporation 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Live Oak ST over Corporation Ditch carry?

About 311 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Live Oak ST over Corporation Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Live Oak ST over Corporation Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.