US Bridges

Brennaman Road over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Cameron County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of Stuart Place · Structure no. 210310E00167001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
132
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brennaman Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Brennaman Road over Drainage Ditch in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 132 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrennaman Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.2 MI E of Stuart Place
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.18244, -97.75492
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2030
Trucks1%
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 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 Brennaman Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brennaman Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Brennaman Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brennaman Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Brennaman Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.