US Bridges

Lebanon Statesman over Drainage Ditch

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of FM 423 · Structure no. 180610J00250007

Built
2009
16 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,524
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lebanon Statesman over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Lebanon Statesman over Drainage Ditch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2009 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 16 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 27,524 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,090 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 362 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLebanon Statesman
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.2 MI E of FM 423
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.12733, -96.89105
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width362 ft (110.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,524 (2015)
Projected traffic50,090 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lebanon Statesman over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Lebanon Statesman 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lebanon Statesman over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 27,524 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lebanon Statesman over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 362 ft wide.

Who owns Lebanon Statesman over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.