US Bridges

Jbs Parkway over W Side Drainage Channel

Good

Ector County, Texas · 0.9 MI SW of Lp 338 · Structure no. 060690B66901001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,298
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jbs Parkway over W Side Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Jbs Parkway over W Side 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 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 5,298 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,417 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJbs Parkway
CrossesW Side Drainage Channel
Location0.9 MI SW of Lp 338
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEctor County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.90719, -102.33836
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width125 ft (38 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,298 (2021)
Projected traffic7,417 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
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 Jbs Parkway over W Side Drainage Channel built?

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

What condition is Jbs Parkway over W Side Drainage Channel 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 Jbs Parkway over W Side Drainage Channel carry?

About 5,298 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Jbs Parkway over W Side Drainage Channel?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns Jbs Parkway over W Side Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.