US Bridges

Aura Drive over Drainage Ditch

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.8 MI SE of IH 35 · Structure no. 141060AA0040001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,265
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aura Drive over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Aura Drive over Drainage Ditch in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,265 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAura Drive
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.8 MI SE of IH 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.08335, -97.81095
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,265 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2033
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

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 Aura Drive over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aura Drive 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 2024.

How much traffic does Aura Drive over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,265 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Aura Drive over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Aura Drive over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.