US Bridges

W Goforth RD over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Hays County, Texas · 0.31 MI W of IH 35 FR · Structure no. 141060D03279001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,835
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Goforth RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying W Goforth RD over Drainage Ditch in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,835 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2038. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Goforth RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.31 MI W of IH 35 FR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHays County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.07712, -97.83082
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,835 (2020)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 W Goforth RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Goforth RD over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does W Goforth RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,835 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W Goforth RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns W Goforth RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.