US Bridges

Opportunity Blvd over Drainage Ditch

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 141060LW0675002

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,452
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Opportunity Blvd over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Opportunity Blvd over Drainage Ditch in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,452 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOpportunity Blvd
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.6 MI E of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.92876, -97.87926
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,452 (2020)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Opportunity Blvd over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Opportunity 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Opportunity Blvd over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,452 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Opportunity Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Opportunity Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.