US Bridges

Indiana Ave over Drain

Good

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.9 MI N of FM 1585 · Structure no. 051520B00249001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,798
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indiana Ave over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Indiana Ave over Drain in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 13,798 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,317 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIndiana Ave
CrossesDrain
Location0.9 MI N of FM 1585
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.48909, -101.88765
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.8 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,798 (2022)
Projected traffic19,317 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 Indiana Ave over Drain built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indiana Ave 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Indiana Ave over Drain carry?

About 13,798 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Indiana Ave over Drain?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns Indiana Ave over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.