US Bridges

98th ST over Drain

Good

Lubbock County, Texas · 2.3 MI W of US 87 · Structure no. 051520B00098001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

98th ST over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying 98th ST over Drain in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,700 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries98th ST
CrossesDrain
Location2.3 MI W of US 87
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.50523, -101.88418
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2022)
Projected traffic21,700 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 98th ST over Drain built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 98th ST over Drain 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 98th ST over Drain carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 98th ST over Drain?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns 98th ST over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.