US Bridges

Peyton RD over Drainage Ditch

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.8 MI W of FM 1281 · Structure no. 240720AA5111001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peyton RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Peyton RD over Drainage Ditch in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPeyton RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.8 MI W of FM 1281
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.67236, -106.24141
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2016)
Projected traffic600 by 2038
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Peyton RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peyton RD over Drainage Ditch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Peyton RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Peyton RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Peyton RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.