US Bridges

Sl 522 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Jackson County, Texas · 0.4 MI SW of US 59 · Structure no. 131210008912017

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,930
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 522 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Sl 522 over Drainage Ditch in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 96 years old, older 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 3,930 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,830 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSl 522
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.4 MI SW of US 59
RouteState Highway 522
CountyJackson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.04758, -96.50558
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,930 (2020)
Projected traffic5,830 by 2033
Trucks7%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sl 522 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is Sl 522 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sl 522 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,930 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sl 522 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Sl 522 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.