US Bridges

Gardenia DR over Drainage Ditch

Good

Comal County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of S Walnut Ave · Structure no. 150460B00600001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,241
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gardenia DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Gardenia DR over Drainage Ditch in Comal 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 1,241 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGardenia DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.15 MI E of S Walnut Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68172, -98.12223
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,241 (2020)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 Gardenia DR over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Gardenia DR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Gardenia DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,241 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Gardenia DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Gardenia DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.