US Bridges

3rd ST over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Donley County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of Kearney ST · Structure no. 250650B00075001

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
418
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd ST over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying 3rd ST over Drainage Ditch in Donley County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 418 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 82 ft wide.

Carries3rd ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.05 MI E of Kearney ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates34.93692, -100.88828
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic418 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 3rd ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 418 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 3rd ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.