US Bridges

FM 1882 over W Side Drainage Channel

Fair

Ector County, Texas · 0.65 MI S of Spur 450 · Structure no. 060690200503004

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
24,362
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1882 over W Side Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1882 over W Side Drainage Channel in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 24,362 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,400 by 2037. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1882
CrossesW Side Drainage Channel
Location0.65 MI S of Spur 450
RouteState Highway 1882
CountyEctor County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.858, -102.39477
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,362 (2020)
Projected traffic36,400 by 2037
Trucks5%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 1882 over W Side Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1882 over W Side Drainage Channel 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1882 over W Side Drainage Channel carry?

About 24,362 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1882 over W Side Drainage Channel?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1882 over W Side Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.