Grimes Avenue over Drainage Ditch D
FairCameron County, Texas · 0.08 MI E of Lp 499 · Structure no. 210310E00485001
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,575
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grimes Avenue over Drainage Ditch D is a concrete culvert carrying Grimes Avenue over Drainage Ditch D in Cameron County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 4,575 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,410 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Grimes Avenue over Drainage Ditch D built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Grimes Avenue over Drainage Ditch D 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 Grimes Avenue over Drainage Ditch D carry?
About 4,575 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Grimes Avenue over Drainage Ditch D?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.
Who owns Grimes Avenue over Drainage Ditch D?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.