US Bridges

Hopkins Street over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Limestone County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of FM 1365 · Structure no. 091470C00185001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
505
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopkins Street over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Hopkins Street over Drainage Ditch in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 505 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHopkins Street
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.10 MI W of FM 1365
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.67719, -96.47517
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2036
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hopkins Street over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopkins Street 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Hopkins Street over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Hopkins Street over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hopkins Street over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.