US Bridges

Indian DR over Drainage Ditch

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of US 77 · Structure no. 180710LY3309001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,455
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Indian DR over Drainage Ditch in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6,455 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,037 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIndian DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.2 MI W of US 77
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.41256, -96.84506
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,455 (2019)
Projected traffic9,037 by 2039
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 Indian DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian DR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Indian DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 6,455 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Indian DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Indian DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.