US Bridges

Tanglewood LN over Drainage Channel

Good

Ector County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of SH 191 · Structure no. 060690B85301001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,224
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tanglewood LN over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Tanglewood LN over Drainage Channel in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 17,224 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,970 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTanglewood LN
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location0.20 MI N of SH 191
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.89519, -102.34289
Functional classUrban Local

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,224 (2021)
Projected traffic29,970 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 Tanglewood LN over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tanglewood LN over 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 Tanglewood LN over Drainage Channel carry?

About 17,224 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Tanglewood LN over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Tanglewood LN over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.