US Bridges

Piedmont ST over E Side Drainage Channel

Fair

Ector County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of Stoney Ridge · Structure no. 060690B68708001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
174
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piedmont ST over E Side Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Piedmont ST over E Side Drainage Channel in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 174 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPiedmont ST
CrossesE Side Drainage Channel
Location0.10 MI W of Stoney Ridge
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEctor County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.89334, -102.30621
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 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 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2021)
Projected traffic174 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 Piedmont ST over E Side Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piedmont ST 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 Piedmont ST over E Side Drainage Channel carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Piedmont ST over E Side Drainage Channel?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Piedmont ST over E Side Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.