US Bridges

Railroad DR over Flood Control Drain

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 0.06 MI SW of Diana DR · Structure no. 240720B55000012

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,080
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad DR over Flood Control Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Railroad DR over Flood Control Drain in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 40,080 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,000 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRailroad DR
CrossesFlood Control Drain
Location0.06 MI SW of Diana DR
RouteCity Street 5
StateTexas
Coordinates31.84497, -106.42321
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,080 (2017)
Projected traffic60,000 by 2037
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Railroad DR over Flood Control Drain built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Railroad DR over Flood Control Drain 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Railroad DR over Flood Control Drain carry?

About 40,080 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Railroad DR over Flood Control Drain?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Railroad DR over Flood Control Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.