US Bridges

Turnersville Road over Drainage Ditch

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 141060AA0139001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
118 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turnersville Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Turnersville Road 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2033. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTurnersville Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.3 MI E of IH 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHays County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09458, -97.81056
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans12
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2033
Trucks3%
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

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 Turnersville Road over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Turnersville Road 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 Turnersville Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Turnersville Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Turnersville Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.