US Bridges

Old Bastrop RD over Drainage Ditch

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.9 MI SW of Centerpoint · Structure no. 141060AA9168002

Built
2014
11 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,118
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Bastrop RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Old Bastrop RD over Drainage Ditch in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2014 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 11 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 1,118 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,677 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Bastrop RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.9 MI SW of Centerpoint
RouteCounty Highway 266
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80598, -97.98028
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,118 (2020)
Projected traffic1,677 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Old Bastrop RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Old Bastrop RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Old Bastrop RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,118 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Old Bastrop RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Old Bastrop RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.