US Bridges

Billy Hext RD over E Side Drainage Channel

Fair

Ector County, Texas · 1.10 MI S of SH 191 · Structure no. 060690B19120001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,180
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Billy Hext RD over E Side Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Billy Hext RD over E Side Drainage Channel in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBilly Hext RD
CrossesE Side Drainage Channel
Location1.10 MI S of SH 191
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEctor County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.89112, -102.29669
Functional classUrban 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
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 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,180 (2015)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Billy Hext RD over E Side Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Billy Hext RD over E 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 Billy Hext RD over E Side Drainage Channel carry?

About 2,180 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Billy Hext RD over E Side Drainage Channel?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Billy Hext RD over E Side Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.