US Bridges

SH 4 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Cameron County, Texas · 4.45 MI E of FM 1419 · Structure no. 210310003910336

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,683
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 4 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 4 over Drainage Ditch in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 4,683 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,556 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 4
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location4.45 MI E of FM 1419
RouteState Highway 4
CountyCameron County
StateTexas
Coordinates25.95279, -97.32649
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,683 (2023)
Projected traffic6,556 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 4 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 4 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 4 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 4,683 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 4 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 4 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.