US Bridges

E. 52nd St. over Drainage Channel

Fair

Ector County, Texas · 0.7 MI SW of Lp 338 · Structure no. 060690B00523001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,730
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 52nd St. over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying E. 52nd St. over Drainage Channel in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 3,730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2037. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE. 52nd St.
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location0.7 MI SW of Lp 338
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEctor County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.90528, -102.33095
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,730 (2015)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 E. 52nd St. over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 52nd St. over 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 E. 52nd St. over Drainage Channel carry?

About 3,730 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E. 52nd St. over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns E. 52nd St. over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.