US Bridges

N Slide RD over Drainage Ditch

Good

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of US 84 · Structure no. 051520H04770002

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,287
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Slide RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying N Slide RD over Drainage Ditch in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,287 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,431 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN Slide RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.7 MI S of US 84
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.62457, -101.92267
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,287 (2022)
Projected traffic3,431 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 N Slide RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Slide RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does N Slide RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,287 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is N Slide RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns N Slide RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.