US Bridges

Waterleaf Blvd over Drainage Ditch

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.43 MI N of FM 150 · Structure no. 141060C01382001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,392
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterleaf Blvd over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Waterleaf Blvd over Drainage Ditch in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,392 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2038. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWaterleaf Blvd
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.43 MI N of FM 150
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96569, -97.84081
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 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 geometry7: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,392 (2020)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2038
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

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 Waterleaf Blvd over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waterleaf Blvd 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 Waterleaf Blvd over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,392 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Waterleaf Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Waterleaf Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.