US Bridges

Lp 238 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Camp County, Texas · At JCT With US 271 · Structure no. 190320024807043

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,321
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 238 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Lp 238 over Drainage Ditch in Camp 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 4,321 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 107 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLp 238
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationAt JCT With US 271
RouteState Highway 238
CountyCamp County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.98594, -94.96666
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,321 (2020)
Projected traffic2,910 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Lp 238 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 238 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lp 238 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 4,321 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Lp 238 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 238 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.