US Bridges

US 84 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Lubbock County, Texas · 2.30 MI NW of FM 179 · Structure no. 051520005207012

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,150
2015 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 Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 62 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 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,870 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.30 MI NW of FM 179
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateTexas
Coordinates33.73846, -102.05579
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
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 traffic4,150 (2015)
Projected traffic6,870 by 2035
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 4,150 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% 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.