US Bridges

Yukon RD over Drainage Ditch

Good

Ector County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of FM 1882 · Structure no. 060690B98105001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,347
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yukon RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Yukon RD over Drainage Ditch in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 12,347 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,223 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesYukon RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.80 MI E of FM 1882
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.90985, -102.39725
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,347 (2023)
Projected traffic19,223 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
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 Yukon RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yukon RD over Drainage Ditch 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 Yukon RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 12,347 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Yukon RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Yukon RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.