US Bridges

US 84 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Lamb County, Texas · 2.70 MI NW of FM 37 · Structure no. 051400005204019

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,724
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over Drainage Ditch in Lamb County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 58 years old, older 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 6,724 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,990 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.70 MI NW of FM 37
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateTexas
Coordinates34.02139, -102.46274
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.9 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,724 (2020)
Projected traffic7,990 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is US 84 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 6,724 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.