US Bridges

Desert ST over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Culberson County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of US 90 · Structure no. 240550B00020001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Desert ST over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Desert ST over Drainage Ditch in Culberson County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2030. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDesert ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.20 MI W of US 90
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCulberson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.03795, -104.83475
Functional classRural 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 inspectionApril 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 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2010)
Projected traffic750 by 2030
Trucks10%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Desert ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Desert ST 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Desert ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Desert ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Desert ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.