SH 4 over Drainage Ditch
GoodCameron County, Texas · 0.40 MI SW of SH 48 · Structure no. 210310150401003
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,894
- 2024 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 1956 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 69 years old, older 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 26,894 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,550 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 4 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SH 4 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 26,894 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 4 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.
Who owns SH 4 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.