US Bridges

SH 24 over Drain

Fair

Delta County, Texas · 0.60 MI SW of FM 128 · Structure no. 010600013603083

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,702
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 24 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying SH 24 over Drain in Delta 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 4,702 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,550 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 24
CrossesDrain
Location0.60 MI SW of FM 128
RouteState Highway 24
StateTexas
Coordinates33.38259, -95.69259
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic4,702 (2020)
Projected traffic5,550 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$131,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 24 over Drain built?

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

What condition is SH 24 over Drain 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 24 over Drain carry?

About 4,702 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 24 over Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 24 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.