US Bridges

US 84 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Lamb County, Texas · 1.50 MI W of FM 1072 · Structure no. 051400005205005

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,471
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 1962 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 63 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 7,471 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,560 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

CarriesUS 84
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.50 MI W of FM 1072
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateTexas
Coordinates33.86279, -102.24574
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,471 (2020)
Projected traffic10,560 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is US 84 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 7,471 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US 84 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.