US Bridges

SP 326 on Ramp over Yellow House Draw

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of US 82 · Structure no. 051520006707033

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SP 326 on Ramp over Yellow House Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SP 326 on Ramp over Yellow House Draw in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSP 326 on Ramp
CrossesYellow House Draw
Location0.8 MI N of US 82
RouteState Highway 326
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.60366, -101.85288
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2010)
Projected traffic30 by 2030
Trucks3%
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 SP 326 on Ramp over Yellow House Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SP 326 on Ramp over Yellow House Draw 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SP 326 on Ramp over Yellow House Draw carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SP 326 on Ramp over Yellow House Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SP 326 on Ramp over Yellow House Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.